take no for an answer



not take no for an answer

if someone will not take no for an answer, they continue asking for something although their request has already been refused I've told her again and again that you're too busy to see her, but she won't take no for an answer.
See also: answer, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jerrold['dʒerəld]
Louna-French (Modern)
Orville['ɔ:vil]
Atkey['ætki]
GunnvÖR-Ancient Scandinavian
KiplingKIP-lingEnglish (Rare)