Disagreement or Disapproval

When the colleague suggested going out for drinks after work, I gave it a hard pass as I had other commitments.

没门, 没办法

I asked my boss for a raise, but he said no dice.

我向老板要求加薪，但他说没门。

I beg to differ, but I believe your interpretation of the data is incorrect.

拇指向下, 不赞成

The movie received thumbs down from most critics for its weak plot and uninspired acting.

这部电影因其薄弱的剧情和缺乏灵感的表演而受到大多数评论家的差评。

Lady Eleanor, with the greatest respect, I would ask that you leave us.

Despite being close friends, they were at odds over the best approach to solving the problem.

The old man shared a pearl of wisdom with the young couple, advising them to cherish every moment together.

If you think this project will be easy, you have another thing coming when you face the challenges ahead.

His explanation for the missing keys is all wet; I found them in the living room, not the kitchen.

The idea that he could fix the broken-down car with a piece of string and chewing gum was enough to make a cat laugh.

By investing in renewable technology early, that company really backed the right horse for future growth.

Despite being siblings, their personalities are poles apart—one is outgoing and adventurous, while the other is reserved and studious.

After numerous disagreements, they decided to draw a line and stop discussing politics to maintain their friendship.

The two political rivals are expected to cross swords in a heated debate over the proposed legislation.

The controversial decision by the city council resulted in a hue and cry among the residents.

When the students discovered the sudden change in exam dates, they decided to kick up a fuss to have them rescheduled.

没门, 不行

When asked if he would join the hiking trip, he simply shook his head and said, "Nothing doing."

当被问及是否会参加徒步旅行时，他只是摇了摇头，说：“没门”。

After experiencing the challenges of the project firsthand, she decided to sing a different tune about the feasibility of the proposed timeline.

症结, 分歧点

The negotiations were going smoothly until they reached a sticking point concerning the distribution of profits.

谈判一直进展顺利，直到他们在利润分配问题上遇到了症结点。

On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it.