take no for an answer, not
not take no for an answer
To not stop with what one has planned or desires, regardless of others' lack of agreement. Once my brother gets his mind made up, he won't take no for an answer, so don't bother trying to reason with him. It's nice of you to refuse, sweetheart, but this car is a gift from your grandmother and me—we won't take no for an answer!
See also: answer, no, not, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take no for an answer, not
Not accept a refusal, be persistent in demanding something, as in I want you to show me the statements and I won't take no for an answer. This idiom was first recorded in 1930 in Winston Churchill's My Early Life: "Don't take no for an answer, never submit to failure."
See also: no, not, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- worldly
- worldly desires
- earthly
- earthly desires
- all or nothing
- go (one's) (own) way
- go your own way
- hands are tied
- (one's) hands are tied
- your hands are tied