The offer was 'too good to refuse'. [=the offer was so good that I had to accept it]
They 'refused' him a visa. [=they did not give him a visa]
They were 'refused' [='denied'] admittance to the game.
(..) The gods are ready. I hope that was enjoyable. Otherwise it's not worth it. Brothers, this is my decision. We refuse to share power with any of the other Kings and Earls, whoever they are, or however powerful they are. Least of all, my brothers, King Harald Finehair and his brother, (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18