: being an area into which entry is forbidden or dangerous
no-go tourist areas
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The power banks were a no-go; neither was a toy Imran bought for her 7-year-old grandson, Adel.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Right now, the belief is that the owners want a salary cap, something that would be a no-go for the players association.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Pulp fiction was a no-go under the censors, as was news deemed too violent.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The snowpack is complex and changes constantly — no amount of gut instinct replaces structured education in reading terrain, identifying weak layers, and making go/no-go decisions.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The power banks were a no-go; neither was a toy Imran bought for her 7-year-old grandson, Adel.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Right now, the belief is that the owners want a salary cap, something that would be a no-go for the players association.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Pulp fiction was a no-go under the censors, as was news deemed too violent.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no go
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“No go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20go. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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