say no
idiom
: to say that one will not accept or agree to something
We requested more time, but she said no.
—often + toShe said no to our request.
I never say no to dessert.
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Authorities say no suspect or person of interest has been identified as of Wednesday night.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
If a boss, client, or pal pushes for more, let the Full Moon bolster your capacity to say no to unreasonable demands.
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Just say no to donation piles sitting in the closet for months.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Authorities say no suspect or person of interest has been identified as of Wednesday night.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
If a boss, client, or pal pushes for more, let the Full Moon bolster your capacity to say no to unreasonable demands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Just say no to donation piles sitting in the closet for months.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for say no
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“Say no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20no. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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