say no
idiom
: to say that one will not accept or agree to something
We requested more time, but she said no.
—often + toShe said no to our request.
I never say no to dessert.
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The commissioner didn't say no.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
If something doesn’t align with those priorities, learn to say no.
—Ron Rudzin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sales of beer, wine and spirits are shrinking fast, as an aging population takes stock of increasingly alarming health findings, and an increasing share of younger generations just say no to imbibing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Officials claim the commission is meant to replace state symbols many say no longer reflect the commonwealth’s values.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
If something doesn’t align with those priorities, learn to say no.
—Ron Rudzin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sales of beer, wine and spirits are shrinking fast, as an aging population takes stock of increasingly alarming health findings, and an increasing share of younger generations just say no to imbibing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Officials claim the commission is meant to replace state symbols many say no longer reflect the commonwealth’s values.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for say no
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“Say no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20no. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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