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no brainerSomething that supposedly doesn’t take much intellectual thought.Rate it:
no brainerSomething that supposedly doesn’t take much intellectual thought. Whoever says that something is a no brainer is usually the one with no brains.Rate it:
no butsAlternative form of no ifs, ands, or buts.Rate it:
no chanceAbsolutely not; under no circumstances. [from 18th c.]Rate it:
no commentA refusal to say the obvious impolite retort.Rate it:
no commentAn "official" refusal to relay any further information, as a response to a newspaper reporter's question.Rate it:
no coverWithout a cover charge.Rate it:
no diceAn unacceptable alternative.Rate it:
no diceAn unfavorable result.Rate it:
No DiceAbsolutely no!Rate it:
no diggityNo doubt.Rate it:
no disturbI don't want any disturbance for nowRate it:
no duck no dinnerNo money to pay for food, then you go hungryRate it:
no entryUsed on signs to indicate that entry into the area where the sign is displayed is forbidden.Rate it:
no fearcertainly notRate it:
no filterSaying whatever comes to mind, without regard for what is appropriate.Rate it:
no flies onNo mental weaknesses, character defects, or other significant flaws belonging to.Rate it:
no frillsBasic or simple; providing only what is necessary, without anything extra or fancy.Rate it:
no fun at partiesboring or pedanticRate it:
no glove no loveAlternative form of no glove, no loveRate it:
no glove, no loveWithout a condom, there will be no sex.Rate it:
no gosomething which should not or cannot be doneRate it:
no good deed ever goes unpunishedUsed to express the idea that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.Rate it:
no good deed goes unpunishedUsed to express the idea that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.Rate it:
no great shakesUnexceptional; not special or noteworthy; not very effective.Rate it:
no guts, no glorySuccess will not be achieved without hard work and struggle.Rate it:
no hard feelings(I, etc.) hold no lingering anger or resentment toward (you, etc.); There's no bad blood between (us, etc.).Rate it:
no harm doneUsed to express that someone's action had no serious adverse consequences.Rate it:
no harm, no foulEncapsulation of the idea that although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred there is no need for punishment, apology or retribution if no actual damage occurred.Rate it:
no holds barredWithout reserve; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner.Rate it:
no holds barredWithout restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.Rate it:
no horse in this raceNo vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.Rate it:
no ifs and butsAlternative form of no ifs, ands, or buts.Rate it:
no ifs, ands, or butsPeriod; exactly so; without modification, limitation, or addendum.Rate it:
no joyA negative outcome.Rate it:
no laughing matterA very serious issue, topic, situation, or problem; nothing to joke aboutRate it:
no love lostDislike, animosity.Rate it:
no lube, no loveWhen one doesn't have lube. They won't get anal.Rate it:
no man is an islandAll people are connected to other people and dependent on other people.1623, John Donne, Rate it:
no matterregardless ofRate it:
no matter how flat you make a pancake, it has two sidesThere are always two sides to an argumentRate it:
no matter how one slices itfrom any perspective; in every caseRate it:
no matter how techpally you may be, technology advancement will always leave you whaooEven though you're in the technology industry, its advancement will always amaze you.Rate it:
no matter how thin you slice it, it's still baloneyRegardless of how many clever points or fine distinctions one makes, what one is saying is still false or is still nonsense.Rate it:
no mean featA laudable triumph of great difficulty.Rate it:
no morenot any more, no furtherRate it:
no more cakes and ale?Cakes an ale are similar to "the good life", such as beer and skittles.Rate it:
no more Mister Nice GuyAlternative form of no more Mr. Nice GuyRate it:
no more Mr Nice GuyAlternative form of no more Mr. Nice GuyRate it:
no more Mr. Nice GuyAn implied individual has ceased being pleasant, and will now resort to unpleasant means to get their way.Rate it:

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