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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.
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.