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Meaning of no joy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Unable to establish visual or radio contact with a target aircraft.
  2. A negative outcome; no success; a failure.
    idiomatic

Examples

“I've been waiting 20 minutes for a bus, and still no joy.”
“We X-rayed the briefcase last⟳ night, but no joy. The P160 technician reckoned it was lined in lead⟳ foil.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

no kidding no laughing matter no less no liability no limit no lone zone

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