| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| no way |
no, do not try, it is not possible
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When he told me to jump off the train, I said, "No way, man."
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| no word |
no news, no reply, no phone call or letter
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We've had no word from Denise and Guy. I hope they're okay.
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| nobody's fool |
wise or intelligent person, been around
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Joe is nobody's fool. He's intelligent and experienced.
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| none of your lip |
do not be rude, don't talk back
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"You can't boss me," Bobby said. "None of your lip, boy!" I replied.
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| none the worse for wear |
not hurt or damaged, still in good condition, okay
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The immigrants were none the worse for wear after their wagon trip across the prairie.
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| nookie [B] |
intercourse, sex, poontang
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My man! All he wants is nookie!
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| nope |
no, nay
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"Want to paint the fence?" "Nope."
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| nose is out of joint |
she is upset, he is not pleased
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Ed's nose is out of joint because the Liberals lost the election.
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| nosebag |
food, something to eat, fill your face
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I'm hungry. It's time to put on the nosebag.
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| not |
not a good idea, forget it
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"Maybe we should buy a Lada." "Not."
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