“not take no for an answer”
To not take no for an answer means to persist in a request or pursuit despite being refused or rejected, refusing to accept a negative response. It describes someone who is extremely determined and will keep trying until they get what they want. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "not take no for an answer" in the video clips below.
Hear how "not take no for an answer" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Fargo, Friends, The Office, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Theo Von and 3 more.
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YouTubeThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon744K views · 2025-12-18
"You Will Not Regret It" Timothée Chalamet Pitches Marty Supreme to America | The Tonight Show
“and not take no for an answer.”
to continue to dream big
and to follow your dreams … That's the spirit of
"Marty Supreme," Christmas Day.
Play at 1:55
YouTubeThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon184K views · 2025-12-29
Timothée Chalamet Pitches Marty Supreme to America, Plays Beer Pong with Jimmy | The Tonight Show
“and not take no for an answer.”
to continue to dream big
and to follow your dreams … That's the spirit of
"Marty Supreme," Christmas Day.
Play at 3:09
TV ShowFargo
Fargo — S02E08
“and not take no for an answer.”
Okay, I'm gonna give it one more go … Go get 'em, hon.
Play at 38:45
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TV ShowFriends
Friends — S08E20
“- Do not take no for an answer.
- Okay.”
You go over there and tell her you do not want her to live with you. … This is great. Now she's gonna be mad at Rachel.
Play at 9:11
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TV ShowThe Office
The Office — S04E09
“Do not take no for an answer!”
This would be a huge
coup, people. All right. … Okay.
Play at 20:57
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YouTubeTheo Von1.0M views · 2025-12-03
Leanne Morgan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #627
“would not take no for an answer and”
all that. And then Chuck Morgan just … wooed and wooed and wooed me and bought
Play at 1:22:20
YouTubeTheo Von1.0M views · 2025-12-03
Leanne Morgan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #627
“does not take no for an answer because”
something terrible. Don't woo me. And he … he's a mobile home salesman. Oh, yeah.
Play at 1:23:02
YouTubeKill Tony3.8M views · 2024-07-09
KT #671 - ARI SHAFFIR - MARK NORMAND - H. FOLEY - KEVIN RYAN
“would not [ __ ] take no for an answer”
Gillis who literally I mean this guy … I've never been peer pressured like I
Play at 1:49:00
YouTubeVariety348K views · 2024-12-15
Kate Winslet & Zoe Saldaña | Actors on Actors
“how she would not take no for an answer.”
how she would stop at nothing, … - Yes.
- And the courage
Play at 18:14
YouTubeWIRED1.2M views · 2022-07-19
Keke Palmer Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED
“my mom would not take no for an answer”
need a kid that knows what they're doing … right she's like my baby needs a chance
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