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/
Korean meaning: 불가능한, 고려할 수 없는, 전혀 받아들일 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 아웃 오브 **퀘**스천
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
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More lanes for this congestion? That suggestion is out of question!
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Origin
문자 그대로 '질문 밖에 있는' 것으로, 논의나 고려할 여지조차 없다는 의미로 발전했습니다. 19세기부터 사용된 관용적 표현입니다.
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“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!”
“Flying to Paris this weekend is out of question without advance planning.”
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