1.   She was a very good teacher who would take no nonsense from her students.

2.   Austin takes no nonsense from the imperial Geiger.

3.   But does an agency known most for its unsmiling, humorless army of self-serious agents take such nonsense with a grain of salt?

4.   Scott has a reputation for being tough, forthright and takes no nonsense from anyone.

5.   Taking nonsense of this sort seriously is undoubtedly a mistake, but indulge me for a moment.

6.   Although it was far from being a hard match English referee David Elleray was taking no nonsense.

7.   Although it was far from being a hard match, English referee David Elleray was taking no nonsense.

8.   The government is showing now that it will take no nonsense from the opposition.