How to Use no-go in a Sentence

no-go

adjective
  • Plus, a cake that sticks to your teeth is a no-go.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Planting in frozen ground is a no-go.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Yeah, sorry, that's a no-go too.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
  • With that mantra in mind, some outdoor amenities top the no-go list.
    — Jennifer S. Li, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
  • And cans are great for boat trips, picnics, or anywhere glass is a no-go.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 June 2023
  • Storm will make travel a no-go on Sunday.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Maybe the idea of moving in with family is a no-go.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There are plenty of places where standing is going to be a no-go.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Anything too loose, too tight, or not designed to hold the weight of your dog is a no-go.
    — Tara Block, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Were there any restrictions at all or any areas that were no-go zones?
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
  • But that doesn’t mean smaller rugs are a complete no-go in large spaces.
    — Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
  • My second choice was priced over $4,000, which was a no-go too.
    — Karina Kogan, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • There are also certain areas of the town that have now become no-go zones.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 May 2026
  • And with the holiday less than a week away, long delivery times are a no-go.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • So, does knee pain mean high-impact exercise is a total no-go?
    — Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 15 May 2023
  • More than two-thirds of Gaza has been declared a military no-go zone.
    — / Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
  • Red varietals are a no-go during the hot summer months, right?
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
  • However, there are a few factors that might make air travel a no-go from the get-go.
    — Anna Borges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The stripes were perfect; the grass was perfect; and the no-go zones remained untouched.
    — Joe Salas april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
  • There’s just something about having dry lips while traveling — that’s just a no-go for me.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 July 2023
  • For now, at least, that’s a no-go, much to Blackthorne’s frustration.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2024
  • If jeans are a no-go (fair), try the Go-Stretch pant for a looser waistband.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The Opening Day roster might not be a total no-go.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Pulp fiction was a no-go under the censors, as was news deemed too violent.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Their no-go theorem would then imply that at least one of the assumptions must be wrong.
    — Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
  • There is talk about having cameras in dressing rooms, which for me is an absolute no-go.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
  • While full platform sneakers are usually a no-go, platform flip-flops can be a go-to.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Her sister, however, does a lot of kicks and backflips on stage so dresses are a no-go for her.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Any mold on the surface is also an immediate no-go.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
  • On that note, Juzėnaitė adds that bright colors with a glossy finish are also a no-go.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026

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