say no
idiom
: to say that one will not accept or agree to something
We requested more time, but she said no.
—often + toShe said no to our request.
I never say no to dessert.
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Here, wedding experts offer tips on how to say no to being a bridesmaid (and still be a good friend).
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
But who would say no to a Champions League crown, too?
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Musk even went as far as to say no new bills or spending should be voted upon until Trump retakes the executive office in January.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Some could say no nude images, no offensive jokes, but others might be fine with those things.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
But who would say no to a Champions League crown, too?
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Musk even went as far as to say no new bills or spending should be voted upon until Trump retakes the executive office in January.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Some could say no nude images, no offensive jokes, but others might be fine with those things.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Say no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20no. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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