Take no for an answer

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What does "Take no for an answer" mean?

refuse to accept rejection

Synonym: accept refusal, not take no Opposite: accept yes, give up

"Take no for an answer" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Great friends don't take no for an answer.

— Desperate Housewives S1E16

We're just not gonna take no for an answer.

— Gossip Girl S4E13

And I won't take no for an answer.

— Grey's Anatomy S3E13

never take 'no' for an answer!

— Modern Family S6E7

I'm not gonna take no for an answer.

— Parks and Recreation S3E6

I am not gonna take no for an answer.

— Scrubs S1E20

But he's also the first person that would tell you never to take no for an answer from anyone.

— Suits S1E2

Well, sorry, but I'm not gonna take no for an answer.

— The Vampire Diaries S1E4

"Take no for an answer" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 10 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Desperate Housewives Gossip Girl Grey's Anatomy Modern Family Parks and Recreation Scrubs Suits The Vampire Diaries The Wolf of Wall Street Friends
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