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no-go
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nej-nej, omöjlig
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.
Bilen ville inte starta i morse, så det är ett nej-nej, omöjligt för vår road trip.
Trying to repair the old computer was a no-go; it was beyond repair.
Att försöka reparera den gamla datorn var ett nej-nej, omöjlig; den var bortom reparation.
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ej fungerande, ojordad
not functioning properly or in suitable condition for proceeding
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