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I don't take "NO" for an answer.

Fandorin · Accepted Answer

Hi, Anon.

Anonymous I don't take "NO" as an answer.

Clive · Answer

Hi,
I don't take "NO" for an answer.

As written, this is a pretty standard way of saying that a person is very determined. ie It describes one's character.

Just write 'NO' as 'No'.

Best wishes, Clive

Fandorin · Answer

Hi, Clive. Is "as" possible here? Thank you. <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Clive · Answer

Hi,
Yes. It's just not part of the standard expression.

Here are the results of a rough Google search.

4,560 for "take no as an answer".

936,000 for "take no for an answer"

Clive

Fandorin · Answer

Thank you, Clive.

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