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| nitwit |
fool, dumbbell, hairbrain, half-there
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When he's drunk he acts like a nitwit - like he has no sense!
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| no bloody way |
(See no way)
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| no bones about it |
(See make no bones about it)
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| no business |
(See got no business)
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| no can do |
we cannot do it, no way
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We can't sell you a pet tiger. Sorry, no can do.
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| no chancy |
there is no chance of it, it cannot be done, no dice
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When I asked Bill for a loan, he said, "No chancy."
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| no contest |
one player or team wins easily, hands down
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Compare the speed of light to the speed of sound. It's no contest.
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| no dice |
no, no chance, not approved, no way
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I asked Dad if we could use the car, but no dice.
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| no doubt |
it is certain, without a doubt, no question
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No doubt, you will inherit his fortune. You are the only heir.
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| no fair |
it is not fair, one person or team has an advantage
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You have six players and we have five. No fair!
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