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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Learning to say no protects your most valuable resource.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Compliance is reactive and externally dictated, imposed by systems or authority figures who give little room to say no.
—Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The young couple is in a pinch for childcare after their nanny situation fell through, and Sam can’t quite find a reason to say no to an easy gig that pays $300 a night.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Know when to say no, set clear limits and protect your time outside of work.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Compliance is reactive and externally dictated, imposed by systems or authority figures who give little room to say no.
—Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The young couple is in a pinch for childcare after their nanny situation fell through, and Sam can’t quite find a reason to say no to an easy gig that pays $300 a night.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Know when to say no, set clear limits and protect your time outside of work.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for say no
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“Say no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20no. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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