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UK//ðə bɔɪz nəʊ ɡʊd//US//ðə bɔɪz noʊ ɡʊd//

Meaning of The boy's no good

Refers to a boy perceived as bad, useless, or trouble.

In simple words: The boy is bad or not useful.

The boy's no good in a sentence

  • Everyone knows the boy's no good at following rules.
  • The teacher said the boy's no good for the team.
  • Honestly, that boy's no good; he never listens to anyone.
  • I tried to help him, but the boy's no good at being responsible.
  • My parents think the boy's no good for me to hang out with.

How to use The boy's no good

This phrase is often used casually to express disapproval. It's suitable in informal contexts among friends, but may be seen as harsh or rude when discussing children with parents.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Imagine a boy who keeps breaking things: ‘No good!’

Related words

Collocations with The boy's no good

  • no good at something
  • no good for someone
  • no good to anyone

Synonyms for The boy's no good

Common mistakes with The boy's no good

  • Misunderstanding as purely descriptive rather than evaluative.
  • Using in overly formal contexts.
  • Incorrectly assuming the phrase means the boy is physically unwell.

Compare The boy's no good with Bad, Troublesome

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Frequently asked questions about The boy's no good

What does The boy's no good mean?

The boy is bad or not useful.

What is the definition of The boy's no good?

Refers to a boy perceived as bad, useless, or trouble.

How do you use The boy's no good in a sentence?

Everyone knows the boy's no good at following rules.

Can you give another example of The boy's no good?

The teacher said the boy's no good for the team.

What are synonyms for The boy's no good?

Common alternatives include bad, naughty, troublesome, untrustworthy, ineffective.

What words go with The boy's no good?

It commonly pairs with no good at something, no good for someone, no good to anyone.

What are common mistakes when using The boy's no good?

Misunderstanding as purely descriptive rather than evaluative. Using in overly formal contexts. Incorrectly assuming the phrase means the boy is physically unwell.

How do you pronounce The boy's no good?

US: //ðə bɔɪz noʊ ɡʊd//, UK: //ðə bɔɪz nəʊ ɡʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The boy's no good formal or informal?

"The boy's no good" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use The boy's no good?

This phrase is often used casually to express disapproval. It's suitable in informal contexts among friends, but may be seen as harsh or rude when discussing children with parents.