out of the question
Definition
- Adjective:
- Totally unlikely; impossible or not allowed: Used to state that something is completely impossible, unacceptable, or cannot be considered.
Usage
- This phrase functions as an adjective and is used to emphatically reject a suggestion, possibility, or request. It is typically used after a form of the verb "to be" (e.g., is, are, was, were).
- It describes a situation or idea that is not open for discussion or consideration.
Examples
- Adjective:
- A trip to Mars this year is out of the question; the technology isn't ready yet.
- "Can I borrow your car for a month?" "No, that's completely out of the question."
- Further budget increases were out of the question due to the financial crisis.
Advanced Usage
- "to be absolutely out of the question": An intensified form for absolute refusal or impossibility.
- Missing the final exam is absolutely out of the question; you will fail the course.
Variants and Related Words
- Unthinkable (adj): Too shocking or bad to be considered as a possibility.
- Inconceivable (adj): Impossible to imagine or believe.
- Impossible (adj): Not able to occur, exist, or be done.
Synonyms
- Impossible
- Unacceptable
- Inadmissible
- Not an option
Related Phrases
- Beyond consideration: Not to be thought about or discussed.
- Such a risky investment is beyond consideration for our firm.
- No way (informal): Used to express strong refusal or denial.
- "Can we leave early?" "No way; we have too much work."
Idioms
- Out of the question itself functions as a common idiom. A related structure is:
- To rule something out: To decide or state that something is impossible or not worth considering.
- The CEO ruled out any layoffs this quarter.
Adjective
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totally unlikely
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