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out of question — impossible; not to be considered; completely unacceptable

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: impossible; not to be considered; completely unacceptable

Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊt əv ˈkwestʃən/

Example Sentences

  • Dating my ex-boyfriend again? That's totally out of question!
  • A salary increase this year is out of question due to budget cuts.
  • Eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Out of question for my diet!

out of question

ADVERB

[/aʊt əv ˈkwestʃən/]

impossible; not to be considered; completely unacceptable

a frazzled waiter approaches the head chef holding an order slip with an urgent expression. The waiter gestures desperately while the chef immediately shakes his head and waves his hands dismissively. The chef points to the packed kitchen with dishes piling up and multiple orders cooking simultaneously. Steam rises from overworked pans while other kitchen staff rush around frantically in the background. The chef's firm rejection shows this additional complicated order is completely out of question during the dinner rush.  something being impossible and not to be considered
💡 Concept

a frazzled waiter approaches the head chef holding an order slip with an urgent expression. The waiter gestures desperately while the chef immediately shakes his head and waves his hands dismissively. The chef points to the packed kitchen with dishes piling up and multiple orders cooking simultaneously. Steam rises from overworked pans while other kitchen staff rush around frantically in the background. The chef's firm rejection shows this additional complicated order is completely out of question during the dinner rush. something being impossible and not to be considered

More lanes for this congestion? That suggestion is out of question!
🎵 Rhyme

More lanes for this congestion? That suggestion is out of question!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/aʊt əv ˈkwestʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/aʊt əv ˈkwestʃən/

🌳Etymology

Origin

This idiom developed from the literal phrase meaning 'outside of question,' originating in English usage from the 19th century. It evolved to denote something that is beyond discussion or consideration, impossible to debate.

Breakdown

out (outside) + of (preposition indicating exclusion) + question (matter for discussion or debate). The phrase combines these elements to express removal from the realm of possible discussion.

🎵Rhyme

suggestion
digestion
congestion

🔗Collocations

absolutely out of question
completely out of question
is out of question
seems out of question
becomes out of question

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Dating my ex-boyfriend again? That's totally out of question!”

“A salary increase this year is out of question due to budget cuts.”

😄 Fun example

“Eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Out of question for my diet!”

“Flying to Paris this weekend is out of question without advance planning.”

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