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

One victim was taken to a local hospital, but police say no injuries were reported. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

The church cannot afford to cover every member’s financial issues, Pastor Jimmy Loiseau said, forcing the church pastors to say no to certain requests. — Lauren Costantino september 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

In a pair of lawsuits filed in Manhattan federal court this week, one by states and the other by cities, New York State and New York City and their partners are asking independent judges to say no. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Open Shelving Just say no to open shelving, states Jade Joyner. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for say no

• volcano