out of the question

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But make no mistake: dropping Messi from the lineup is strictly out of the question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 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

Fast-moving hail showers are possible almost anywhere and brief flurries of wet snow are not out of the question, even in the south.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers