N
Idioms beginning with "N"
Part of speech, explanation, example sentences, pronunciation
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Contents of N:
[no matter what] {adv. phr.}
Under any circumstances.
We will go to Europe this summer, no matter what.
Charles had decided to go to the football game and he felt he must go no matter what.
Compare: [COME HELL OR HIGH WATER].
[no picnic] {n. phr.}
Something arduous; something that requires great effort to accomplish.
It is no picnic to climb Mount Everest.
Contrast: [A PIECE OF CAKE], [A CINCH], [EASY AS APPLE PIE].
[no sooner --- than]
As soon as; at once when; immediately when.
No sooner did he signal to turn than the other car turned in front of him.
No sooner were the picnic baskets unpacked than it began to rain.
[no spring chicken] {n. phr.}
A person who is no longer young.
Even though she is no spring chicken anymore, men still turn their heads to look at her.
[no sweat] (1) {adj.}, {slang}, {informal}
Easily accomplished, uncomplicated.
That job was no sweat.
[no two ways about it] {n. phr.}
No other choice; no alternative.
The boss said there were no two ways about it; we would all have to work late to finish the job.
[no use] {n.}
1. No purpose; no object; no gain.
There's no use in crying about your broken bicycle.
Bob said, "Let's try again." Dick answered, "It's no use."
2. Bad opinion; no respect; no liking. — Usually used after "have".
* /He had no […]
[no use crying over spilled milk] or [no use crying over spilt milk]
See: [CRY OVER SPILLED MILK].