out of the question

1. 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

It is not clear what practical decisions could be taken, as analysts say any kind of military response is out of the question.

From BBC

And a damaging expenses scandal would appear to be out of the question.

From BBC

“Another heat wave isn’t out of the question,” Lund said.

From Los Angeles Times

Showing my face was still out of the question.

From Salon

For most, he said, going back to Haiti is entirely out of the question.

From Salon