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niet mogelijk, afgewezen
used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "no-go" and when to use it?
The idiom "no-go" is an informal expression that is used to convey that a plan, idea, or situation is not possible, will not work, or is prohibited. It originates from the aviation industry, where "go" means the aircraft is cleared for takeoff.
Example
The car would n't start this morning, so it 's a no-go for our road trip.
De auto wilde vanochtend niet starten, dus het is niet mogelijk voor onze roadtrip.
Trying to repair the old computer was a no-go; it was beyond repair.
Proberen de oude computer te repareren was niet mogelijk; het was niet te repareren.
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niet toegestaan, onbruikbaar
not functioning properly or in suitable condition for proceeding
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