1. Still trying when everyone knows the situation is futile. 2. Unable to stop. 3. A psychotic belief that the next time one will be successful. Example: Bob: Why did Jack send flowers to Betty? Billy: No brakes. 2. Jim has no brakes--that's why he keeps plaing that video game.
NO BRAKES
Meaning of NO BRAKES in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012