out of the question

Example Sentences

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Buying a home, Harris said, is out of the question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

But an Everton win isn't entirely out of the question, given they'll probably need a victory for a chance of qualifying for Europe, while Spurs have just two home wins to their name all season.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

"Our relations with Cuba are of a special nature... We can't just betray Cuba, it's completely out of the question, we can't leave it to its fate."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

By comparison, Cage seems to have secured an impressive deal—although, judging by the success of his most recent on-screen endeavor, paying the full ask might not have been out of the question for him.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

So planning another trip, especially one to Amsterdam, was totally out of the question.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers