plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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That’s a no-no in this market that needs beats and raises to send stocks higher, especially for a stock where there is still some investor frustration on whether these big AI bets will pay off.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Obviously, garlic was a big no-no on the ingredients list.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Move Candy Out of Reach Chocolate is an obvious no-no for pets, but xylitol, a sweetener often found in gum and sugar-free candies, can cause severe liver damage to both dogs and cats if ingested.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Littering is a strict no-no in Monaco along with walking around bare-chested, without shoes or sandals or letting your dogs out without a leash.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Obviously, garlic was a big no-no on the ingredients list.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Move Candy Out of Reach Chocolate is an obvious no-no for pets, but xylitol, a sweetener often found in gum and sugar-free candies, can cause severe liver damage to both dogs and cats if ingested.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Littering is a strict no-no in Monaco along with walking around bare-chested, without shoes or sandals or letting your dogs out without a leash.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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