: being an area into which entry is forbidden or dangerous
no-go tourist areas
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Some no-go zones — aside from the pros who have discussed it thoroughly with a partner — include the head, neck, spine, kidneys, and stomach.
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Quispe López, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
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Anyone in a committed relationship knows snooping through your partner's phone is usually a no-go.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Fibrous veggies Celery, artichokes, rhubarb, corn husks, edamame pods, and kale are all no-go foods for a garbage disposal.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
As for other types of materials that are usually a no-go?
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Quispe López, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Anyone in a committed relationship knows snooping through your partner's phone is usually a no-go.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Fibrous veggies Celery, artichokes, rhubarb, corn husks, edamame pods, and kale are all no-go foods for a garbage disposal.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
As for other types of materials that are usually a no-go?
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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“No-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-go. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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