be out of the question
be out of the question
To be impossible and/or impermissible. This phrase is often used to halt further consideration or discussion of a request. In this family, dating is out of the question until you're 18, and that's that. I'm sorry, but getting a huge project like this done in three days is just out of the question.
See also: of, out, question
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- how about
- how/what about...?
- (one's) best foot forward
- best foot forward
- eggs is eggs
- How long is a piece of string?
- from my cold, dead hands
- kicking and screaming
- beck and call
- sure as eggs is eggs