take no for an answer
English
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Verb
edittake no for an answer (third-person singular simple present takes no for an answer, present participle taking no for an answer, simple past took no for an answer, past participle taken no for an answer)
Usage notes
edit- Chiefly used in the negative to indicate perseverance: "He won't take no for an answer."
Translations
editaccept a disappointing response