No way Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈweɪ

NOH WAY

UK

nəʊ/ /wˈeɪ

noh WAY

Definition

Used to strongly say something is impossible, or to refuse a suggestion or request. It can also show surprise or disbelief.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal—common in spoken English. Used for firm refusals ("No way, I'm not doing that!"), for disbelief ("No way! That's crazy."), or for surprise. Not for formal writing. Avoid confusing with "no way of" (which means 'no method').

• Spanish: de ninguna manera - ni hablar - imposible
• Portuguese (BR): de jeito nenhum - nem pensar - impossível
• Portuguese (PT): de modo nenhum - nem pensar - impossível
• Chinese (Simplified): 不可能 - 别想
• Chinese (Traditional): 不可能 - 別想
• Hindi: एकदम नहीं - बिलकुल नहीं
• Arabic: مستحيل - لا يمكن
• Bengali: অসম্ভব - কোনো উপায় নেই - কখনোই না
• Russian: ни за что - никаким образом - ни в коем случае
• Japanese: まさか - 絶対無理 - ありえない
• Vietnamese: không đời nào - không thể nào
• Korean: 말도 안 돼 - 절대 안 돼
• Turkish: olmaz - asla - imkansız
• Urdu: کبھی نہیں - ناممکن
• Indonesian: tidak mungkin - sama sekali tidak

Example Sentences

No way, I can't eat that much!

basic

Can you finish this in an hour? No way!

basic

I'm going to jump off the high dive. No way!

basic

No way! Did you really win the lottery?

natural

There's no way he could have finished that exam so fast.

natural

I'll pay you back tomorrow." — "No way. Take your time."

natural