no go

1 of 2

phrase

: to no avail : useless
Attempts to get the computer running have been no go.

no-go

2 of 2

adjective

: being an area into which entry is forbidden or dangerous
no-go tourist areas

Examples of no go in a Sentence

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Adjective
As the Bucks are looking towards the future, LeBron James (who also has a no-trade clause) is a no-go if the two European stars want to unite. Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Plus, a cake that sticks to your teeth is a no-go. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 What’s more, this model is equipped with quick mapping technology and can set no-go zones. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 Art That's Too Plain, Too Small, Or Mass-Produced The right pieces of artwork will work wonders in elevating your home, Peck explains, noting that anything too plain or too small is a no-go. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no go

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no go was in 1971

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“No go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20go. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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