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Take no for an answer Meaning in English

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈænsɝ
TAYK NOH fer AN-ser
tˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɑːnsɐ
TAYK NOH fer AN-suh

التعريف

To accept it when someone refuses your request or offer; not to keep insisting after being told 'no.'

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually used with 'won't' or 'doesn't': 'He won't take no for an answer.' Common in informal and formal settings, often describing persistent or determined people. Not literal; always refers to persistence after refusal.

جمل نموذجية

He doesn't take no for an answer when he wants something.

basic

Sometimes you have to take no for an answer and move on.

basic

My parents always take no for an answer if I say I can't go.

basic

She just won't take no for an answer when it comes to helping others.

natural

If you're that determined, I guess you really can't take no for an answer!

natural

No matter what I say, he refuses to take no for an answer and keeps asking.

natural