Here's how it's used:
* Direct Response: "Do you want a cookie?" "No."
* Refusal: "Can I borrow your car?" "No."
* Disagreement: "The sky is blue." "No, it's grey."
Possible Misunderstandings:
You might be thinking of an idiom that uses "no" as part of a larger phrase. Here are some possibilities:
* "No way!": Expresses strong disagreement or disbelief.
* "No dice": Means "no, I won't do that" or "that won't work."
* "No sweat": Means "no problem" or "it's easy."
If you can provide more context about where you encountered the phrase "no," I might be able to give a more specific answer.