plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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In the past using a hair steamer at home was a no-no and best left to the salon professionals.
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Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Wearing White While the strict wedding dress code rules of old don't always apply these days (black, for instance, is no longer a total no-no), any shade of white remains off the table.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Overall, while the flavor profiles were totally different, none were overwhelmingly bitter or acidic—a big no-no in my book.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Over the decades, the coins — and people sitting on the marble edge of the fountain (another definite no-no) — have contributed to its wear and tear, especially as visitor numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Wearing White While the strict wedding dress code rules of old don't always apply these days (black, for instance, is no longer a total no-no), any shade of white remains off the table.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Overall, while the flavor profiles were totally different, none were overwhelmingly bitter or acidic—a big no-no in my book.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Over the decades, the coins — and people sitting on the marble edge of the fountain (another definite no-no) — have contributed to its wear and tear, especially as visitor numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 25 Jan. 2025.
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