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

be out of the question

if something is out of the question, it is not possible or not allowed A trip to New Zealand is out of the question this year.
See also: of, out, question

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Federicofe-dhe-REE-ko (Spanish), fe-de-REE-ko (Italian)Spanish, Italian
Joachimzho-a-KEEM (French), YO-ah-khim (German), yo-AH-khim (German), yaw-AH-kheem (Polish), JO-ə-kim (English)French, German, Polish, Judeo-Christian Legend
Kyriake-Greek
Patxi-Basque
Micajah-Biblical
Sylvieseel-VEEFrench