Be no good

phrase

To be useless or of bad quality.

This pen is no good; it doesn't write anymore.
Visual representation of "be no good" - To be useless or of bad quality

Often appears as...

  • it's no good
  • he is no good
phrase

To be harmful or not beneficial.

Eating too much junk food is no good for your health.
Visual representation of "be no good" - To be harmful or not beneficial

Often appears as...

  • is no good
  • are no good
phrase

Having no positive outcome or effect.

It's no good crying about it now, what's done is done.
Visual representation of "be no good" - Having no positive outcome or effect

Often appears as...

  • it's no good
  • there's no good
phrase

To be morally wrong or bad.

Stealing is no good, no matter the reason behind it.
Visual representation of "be no good" - To be morally wrong or bad

Often appears as...

  • it's no good
  • that's no good
phrase

To be useless or of bad quality.

This pen is no good; it doesn't write anymore.
Visual representation of "be no good" - To be useless or of bad quality

Often appears as...

  • it's no good
  • he is no good
phrase

To be harmful or not beneficial.

Eating too much junk food is no good for your health.
Visual representation of "be no good" - To be harmful or not beneficial

Often appears as...

  • is no good
  • are no good
phrase

Having no positive outcome or effect.

It's no good crying about it now, what's done is done.
Visual representation of "be no good" - Having no positive outcome or effect

Often appears as...

  • it's no good
  • there's no good
phrase

To be morally wrong or bad.

Stealing is no good, no matter the reason behind it.
Visual representation of "be no good" - To be morally wrong or bad

Often appears as...

  • it's no good
  • that's no good
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Visual representation of "be no good"
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Non-functional Objects

Use this phrase for items that don't work anymore or can't fulfill their purpose.

Illustration for Non-functional Objects
My old laptop is no good for running new software.
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Quality Indicator

Indicate the poor quality of something, like materials or products.

Illustration for Quality Indicator
The paint on this toy is no good; it's coming off too easily.
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Non-functional Objects

Use this phrase for items that don't work anymore or can't fulfill their purpose.

Illustration for Non-functional Objects
My old laptop is no good for running new software.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Quality Indicator

Indicate the poor quality of something, like materials or products.

Illustration for Quality Indicator
The paint on this toy is no good; it's coming off too easily.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Non-functional Objects

Use this phrase for items that don't work anymore or can't fulfill their purpose.

Illustration for Non-functional Objects
My old laptop is no good for running new software.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Quality Indicator

Indicate the poor quality of something, like materials or products.

Illustration for Quality Indicator
The paint on this toy is no good; it's coming off too easily.
Visual representation of the word "Be no good"

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