English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i won't take no for an answer" Mean?
Learn what "i won't take no for an answer" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Persuade
I won't take no for an answer.
It means the speaker will keep pushing until the other person agrees, even after being told no.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker refuses to accept rejection and pushes to get their way.
Usage Scenario
Use this only when describing aggressive persistence or in dramatic dialogue. It can sound controlling or rude in real conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I won't take no for an answer.
2
I'm not taking no for an answer.
3
I won't accept no for an answer.
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