out of the question

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

Rodri himself is versatile and has developed his game to add more dribbling and drives forward - it's not out of the question he'd move into a centre-midfield role upon his return.

From BBC

But Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said it was out of the question to cancel or relocate the match.

From BBC

A trial was already out of the question before the election, but the scheduling decision makes it all but certain that Smith’s will be the final word in the case before voters cast their ballots.

From Salon

Buying perishable items in bulk at a cheaper price is completely out of the question as they will just rot.

From BBC

I don’t know, but is jail out of the question for whomever came up with that question?

From Los Angeles Times