say no

phrase

: to say that one will not accept or agree to something

We requested more time, but she said no.

—often + to

She said no to our request.

I never say no to dessert.

Examples of say no in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, how is someone going to say no to a movie featuring Jordan, Adria Arjona and Kenneth Branagh? — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Top talent delegate decisions and say no to meetings without a clear purpose. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Investigators say no official birth certificate nor medical records have been found for the infant. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The White Sox probably say no to Thorpe, but if the Giants eat salary or otherwise sweeten the pot, who knows? — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for say no

• volcano