Out of the question

phrase

Impossible or not allowed.

With my grades, getting into that university is out of the question.
Visual representation of "out of the question" - Impossible or not allowed

Often appears as...

  • is out of the question
  • be out of the question

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Impossible or not allowed.

With my grades, getting into that university is out of the question.
Visual representation of "out of the question" - Impossible or not allowed

Often appears as...

  • is out of the question
  • be out of the question

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
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Definite Rejection

The phrase communicates a firm 'no'. It's used when there is no chance of changing the decision.

Illustration for Definite Rejection
Asking for a raise right now is out of the question.
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Not An Option

It means that the proposition is not even worth considering.

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Driving in this weather is out of the question.
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Strong Disapproval

It could express strong personal disapproval or advice against a bad idea.

Illustration for Strong Disapproval
Cheating on the test is out of the question.
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Definite Rejection

The phrase communicates a firm 'no'. It's used when there is no chance of changing the decision.

Illustration for Definite Rejection
Asking for a raise right now is out of the question.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not An Option

It means that the proposition is not even worth considering.

Illustration for Not An Option
Driving in this weather is out of the question.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Strong Disapproval

It could express strong personal disapproval or advice against a bad idea.

Illustration for Strong Disapproval
Cheating on the test is out of the question.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Definite Rejection

The phrase communicates a firm 'no'. It's used when there is no chance of changing the decision.

Illustration for Definite Rejection
Asking for a raise right now is out of the question.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not An Option

It means that the proposition is not even worth considering.

Illustration for Not An Option
Driving in this weather is out of the question.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Strong Disapproval

It could express strong personal disapproval or advice against a bad idea.

Illustration for Strong Disapproval
Cheating on the test is out of the question.
Visual representation of the word "Out of the question"

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