take no for an answer

idiomatic in the negative

(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To accept a disappointing response.

Japanese Meaning

断りを受け入れる / 断られた事実を認める / 拒否されたことを受容する

After three rejections, he decided to take no for an answer and walk away.

3回断られた後、彼はその拒否を受け入れて立ち去ることにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To accept a disappointing response.

takes no for an answer

（ present singular third-person ）

taking no for an answer

（ participle present ）

took no for an answer

（ past ）

taken no for an answer

（ participle past ）