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will not take no for an answer

WIL NOT TAYK NOH for an AN-ser

wɪl nɒt teɪk noʊ fər ən ˈɑːnsər

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Syllable breakdown

willnottakenoforananswer

Dictionary meaning

refuse to accept a negative response; persist relentlessly despite rejection

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