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

Perhaps the closest was in May 2021, when there was a push at Spurs to bring him back, only for PSG to say no, just six months after Pochettino started there. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

How to say no to all the distractions and everything that’s pulling at you in the most distracting era maybe in human history. — David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Many boaters say no changes are needed, saying the problem is not speed or engine size, but drunken boaters driving recklessly. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

If Gurman's report is accurate, the 27% of our readers who say no new AirPods will be released this year are correct. — Mark Yarm, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for say no

• volcano