plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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Overall, while the flavor profiles were totally different, none were overwhelmingly bitter or acidic—a big no-no in my book.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Over the decades, the coins — and people sitting on the marble edge of the fountain (another definite no-no) — have contributed to its wear and tear, especially as visitor numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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
For one, the player was wearing earbuds—typically a no-no in these kinds of semi-private games where many players have existing friendships.
—Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Over the decades, the coins — and people sitting on the marble edge of the fountain (another definite no-no) — have contributed to its wear and tear, especially as visitor numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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
For one, the player was wearing earbuds—typically a no-no in these kinds of semi-private games where many players have existing friendships.
—Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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