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Rule "missing hyphen in 'no-go'"

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Description: missing hyphen in 'no-go'
Message: The expression '\3-\4' is usually spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#compound-adjectives-with-hyphens
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • That's a no go.
    Correction suggestion: no-go
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It's a no go away.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: NO_GO_HYPHEN [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-08 22:33:08 +0200)