isaidno "Don't even think about it!" Parent's ultimatum Repeated refusal Reiterated denial Preceder of "And that's final!" Parental reiteration Common parental reiteration "Seriously, you're not allowed!" "Quit asking me!" "Don't ask again!" Stern parent's reply Reply to a pushy person Reiterated refusal Emphatic refusal Emphatic denial "Let me repeat: Forget it!" Words before "... and that's final!" Emphatic turndown Adamant refusal