out of the question
out of the question
Not possible; having no chance; not permitted. Driving is out of the question as long as the engine is busted. We've sunk too much time and money into this project as it is, so starting again from scratch is out of the question. I'm sorry, but having a party here is absolutely out of the question.
See also: of, out, question
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out of the question
Fig. not allowed; not permitted. I'm sorry, but your taking my car is out of the question. You can't go to Florida this spring. We can't afford it. It's out of the question.
See also: of, out, question
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
out of the question
Impossible, not worth considering, as in Starting over again is certainly out of the question. This term uses question to refer to what is being talked or asked about. [c. 1700]
See also: of, out, question
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
out of the question
too impracticable or unlikely to merit discussion.See also: of, out, question
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
out of the ˈquestion
impossible and so not worth considering: An expensive holiday is out of the question this year.See also: of, out, question
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
out of the question
Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question.
See also: of, out, question
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- not for a second
- not for a minute
- not for a moment
- not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
- not for a instant
- aint
- ain't
- be like ships in the night
- not a chance
- Not a chance!