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

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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 And, not to mention, opting for drugstore finds that fail to produce an ounce of color is a no-go. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-go

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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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-go. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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