How to Pronounce "take no for an answer"
expression
TAYK NOH fer AN-ser
TAYK NOH fer AN-suh
Definition
To accept it when someone refuses your request or offer; not to keep insisting after being told 'no.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈænsɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɑːnsɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK NOH fer AN-ser
UK
TAYK NOH fer AN-suh
Listen in Context
He doesn't take no for an answer when he wants something.
Sometimes you have to take no for an answer and move on.
My parents always take no for an answer if I say I can't go.
She just won't take no for an answer when it comes to helping others.