Phrase info

not allowed

Meaning

"Not allowed" means something is forbidden or prohibited by rules, law, or permission. It signals that an action or item is not permitted in a place or situation. Use it to set boundaries, protect safety, or follow rules and policies.

Examples

Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy? Auguste Comte

Radio news is bearable. This is due to the fact that while the news is being broadcast, the disk jockey is not allowed to talk. Fran Lebowitz

There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads. My mom will make me walk the dogs or take out the trash when I go home. I'm not allowed to get a big head, I've still got to do the simple things in life. Queen Latifah

The sadness of the women's movement is that they don't allow the necessity of love. See, I don't personally trust any revolution where love is not allowed. Maya Angelou

If A were not allowed his better position, B would be even worse off than he is. John Rawls

A governor may commit arson while the governed are not allowed to light a lamp. Chinese Proverb

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