How to Use no-no in a Sentence

no-no

noun

• Mixing wet and dry items is a no-no.
  — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
• Sorry, but that is a big no-no.
  — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
• But flipping off Chiefs fans was a no-no.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
• That’s a no-no in hockey, the type of act that can turn things messy.
  — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
• That’s a basic no-no in lacrosse, from the pee-wee leagues to the pros.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2023
• But if a parent doesn't care if the line gets crossed – well, that's a no-no.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
• In my eyes, traveling with open-toed shoes is a big no-no.
  — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
• People even had them as pets (though that’s a no-no today).
  — Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
• That’s a big no-no, be prepared for a lot of rough looks [from people].
  — Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
• Loose shoes — like, flip-flops ― are a no-no, and so is going barefoot.
  — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
• Peanut oil is also a no-no as some guests may have allergies.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
• But being glued to your screen at a networking event is a no-no.
  — Ginny Hogan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
• That’s been a no-no inside the Dolphins.
  — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
• Pegula gently told him that was a no-no.
  — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
• Rototilling won’t speed up soil warming and is still a no-no.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2023
• Overly bright, white lighting is a big design no-no.
  — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
• Secured area or no, pre-singing blank prescription forms is a no-no.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
• Betting on college sports will remain a no-no.
  — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
• Since most garages aren’t insulated, this spot is a no-no for all these items.
  — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
• Parker says putting your detergent cap in with your laundry is a no-no.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
• This is just as much of a no-no as leaving a sponge in the sink, and for the exact same reasons.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
• Injuries in a game happen but injuries at practice are a no-no.
  — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
• This is a no-no anywhere there are other people within earshot.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023
• Today, this kind of wildlife encounter would be a big no-no for safety reasons.
  — Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
• That’s a no-no, usually a sign of a player’s near term decline.
  — Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
• We were rationed, so bacon was usually a no-no.
  — Ruthie Rogers, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
• Trekking, tent, or ski poles with visible cracks or discoloration are a no-no.
  — Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2023
• So the red bucket and cleaning pads in the ware washing area handwash sink counts as a no-no.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
• Another no-no was muslin dresses.
  — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
• Even picking up a call and having a conversation is a huge no-no.
  — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025