no way, José
no way, José
1. Absolutely not; no chance. A: "Billy, please unload the dishwasher for me." B: "No way, José! It's Janet's turn." A: "Can I have the rest of your cake?" B: "No way, José—I'm still eating!"
2. An expression of surprise in response to a positive occurrence, perhaps one that was thought to be unlikely. A: "Jim got an A on his final exam!" B: "No way, José! That's great news!
See also: José, no
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
No way, José!
phr. No! (An elaboration of No. José is pronounced with an initial H.) Sorry. No can do. No way, José!
See also: no
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- José
- No way, José!
- only if
- reckon (someone or something) into (something)
- reckon into
- score (something) off (someone, something, or some place)
- pile up
- short on looks
- make sheep's eyes at (one)
- make sheep's eyes at someone