not take no for an answer
idiom
: to insist on something
I told him that I couldn't come to the party, but he wouldn't take no for an answer.
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Naturally Carrie would not take no for an answer, setting up an undoubtedly awkward seating plan.
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
What is the best way to handle people who simply cannot and will not take no for an answer?
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 July 2023
Patrick Mahomes would not take no for an answer.
—Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
On the second day, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia were determined to go to the island, and would not take no for an answer.
—Town & Country, 14 Nov. 2022
While taking a bath, Ramon Riera receives a call from a life insurance agent who does not take no for an answer.
—Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
But Carr would not take no for an answer, and neither would John Travolta, cast as Danny, the male lead.
—Charles Hirshberg, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022
Within a few years, Tammaro’s propensity to stalk women and not take no for an answer landed him back in prison.
—Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022
Lay the groundwork for your ambitions and do not take no for an answer.
—Hilary Harley, SPIN, 1 July 2022
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
What is the best way to handle people who simply cannot and will not take no for an answer?
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 July 2023
Patrick Mahomes would not take no for an answer.
—Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
On the second day, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia were determined to go to the island, and would not take no for an answer.
—Town & Country, 14 Nov. 2022
While taking a bath, Ramon Riera receives a call from a life insurance agent who does not take no for an answer.
—Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
But Carr would not take no for an answer, and neither would John Travolta, cast as Danny, the male lead.
—Charles Hirshberg, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022
Within a few years, Tammaro’s propensity to stalk women and not take no for an answer landed him back in prison.
—Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022
Lay the groundwork for your ambitions and do not take no for an answer.
—Hilary Harley, SPIN, 1 July 2022
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