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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
no joy en · NOUN
Meanings
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Unable to establish visual or radio contact with a target aircraft.
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(idiomatic) A negative outcome; no success; a failure.
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.
1994, Stuart Woods, Heat:
Relateds
no dice · no-go