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out of the question
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not allowed or possible
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "out of the question" and when to use it?
The idiom "out of the question" is used to convey that something is not even a possibility, is completely unfeasible, or is definitively not allowed or considered. Its origin is not precisely documented, but it's a common expression used to emphasize that a particular idea, plan, or action is ruled out from the start, without any chance of happening.
Examples
A pay cut is out of the question after all the extra hours we worked.
