How to Pronounce "no go"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɡoʊ
British English
nəʊ/ /ɡˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH-GOH
UK
NUH-oh GUH-oh
Listen in Context
The meeting is a no go without the boss.
Traveling to that country right now is a no go.
Wearing jeans to the wedding is a no go.
I asked my manager for Friday off, but it was a no go.