Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-can-do
idiomatic expression
nō-kən-ˈdü
Definition
A colloquial expression meaning that something cannot be done or is not possible.
Examples
- When asked if he could finish the project by tomorrow, he simply replied, ‘No-can-do.’
- The manager said, ‘I’d love to help, but that’s a no-can-do situation.’
- She tried to change the plan, but it was a no-can-do from the team.
Meaning
The phrase ‘no-can-do’ is often used to indicate refusal or inability to comply with a request or requirement.
Synonyms
- impossible
- can’t do
- not feasible
