be no good
1. To be worthless, futile, or of no use. I'm telling you, it's no good complaining to a receptionist—you need to get a manager on the line. We were pretty disappointed to have lost the championship game, but it's no good ruminating on it. We just have to train harder for next season! It's no good calling them while you're this angry—wait till you're calmer.
2. To be poor or unsatisfactory in quality. I'm sorry to be blunt, but your writing is no good. His "genius" invention is no good, if you ask me. It fell apart the first time I tried to use it! Come on, man, this car is no good and you know it. I doubt it could even get me down the block!
3. To be of poor character or moral standing. You stay away from Johnny Smith—that boy is no good, I tell you! I'm worried that my daughter's boyfriend is no good—he always seems to be involved in some bizarre scheme. I'm not surprised she ripped you off. She's always been no good, ever since she was a kid!
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