No go Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɡoʊ
NOH-GOH
nəʊ/ /ɡˈəʊ
NUH-oh GUH-oh
Definition
An informal expression meaning something is not allowed, not possible, or won't work.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often spoken. Used to reject plans, ideas, or possibilities: 'It's a no go.' Commonly appears as 'that's a no go' or 'it's no go.' Do not use in formal writing.
Spanish: imposible - no se puede - no viablePortuguese (BR): impossível - não dá - sem chancePortuguese (PT): impossível - não dá - sem hipóteseChinese (Simplified): 不行 - 不可行Chinese (Traditional): 不行 - 不可行Hindi: संभव नहीं - मना हैArabic: مستحيل - غير ممكنBengali: সম্ভব নয় - চলবে নাRussian: не вариант - не получитсяJapanese: 無理 - ダメ - 不可能Vietnamese: không thể - không đượcKorean: 불가능 - 안 돼Turkish: mümkün değil - olmazUrdu: ممکن نہیں - منع ہےIndonesian: tidak bisa - tidak mungkin
Example Sentences
The meeting is a no go without the boss.
basic
Traveling to that country right now is a no go.
basic
Wearing jeans to the wedding is a no go.
basic
I asked my manager for Friday off, but it was a no go.
natural
We tried to fix the old car, but it was a no go from the start.
natural
If it rains tomorrow, the picnic is a no go.
natural