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That's no good

🇬🇧 UK //ðæts nəʊ ɡʊd// 🇺🇸 US //ðæts noʊ ɡʊd//

Meaning of That's no good

A phrase used to express disapproval or disappointment.

In simple words: That is not acceptable or helpful.

That's no good in a sentence

• I forgot to bring my homework, and the teacher said, 'That's no good.'
• The report you submitted is incomplete; that's no good for our project.
• When I tripped on the sidewalk, my friend said, 'That's no good!' with a laugh.
• Missing the deadline is really no good for your reputation.
• Her reaction to the bad news was, 'That's no good, we need a new plan.'

How to use That's no good

Used in casual conversations to express dissatisfaction. Avoid in formal contexts or professional settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a judge saying 'that's no good' when rejecting a bad idea.

Related words

Collocations with That's no good

• that's no good for you
• that's no good at all
• that's no good idea

Synonyms for That's no good

• that's bad
• not acceptable
• unacceptable
• not great
• that's unfortunate

Common mistakes with That's no good

• Using it in formal writing or speeches.
• Confusing it with 'that's good.'
• Overusing in situations that need constructive feedback.

Frequently asked questions about That's no good

What does That's no good mean?

That is not acceptable or helpful.

What is the definition of That's no good?

A phrase used to express disapproval or disappointment.

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

I forgot to bring my homework, and the teacher said, 'That's no good.'

Can you give another example of That's no good?

The report you submitted is incomplete; that's no good for our project.

What are synonyms for That's no good?

Common alternatives include that's bad, not acceptable, unacceptable, not great, that's unfortunate.

What words go with That's no good?

It commonly pairs with that's no good for you, that's no good at all, that's no good idea.

What are common mistakes when using That's no good?

Using it in formal writing or speeches. Confusing it with 'that's good.' Overusing in situations that need constructive feedback.

How do you pronounce That's no good?

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

Is That's no good formal or informal?

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

When should I use That's no good?

Used in casual conversations to express dissatisfaction. Avoid in formal contexts or professional settings.