❌ Don't Say
It's impossible
✅ Say This Instead
"That's out of the question"
Meaning
It means something cannot happen or be considered.
اردو ترجمہ
یہ بالکل ناممکن ہے
"That's out of the question"
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Expression Frequency
Very Common
Formality
Both
Authority Score
8/10
📖 Linguistic Context
"That's out of the question" is an idiomatic clause functioning as a complete sentence or a clause that negates a proposal, often used after a suggestion or request.
🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives
📰 Real-World Usage Examples
"The finance department reviewed the budget increase, but it's out of the question given current constraints."
📌 Business context
"The professor explained that extending the semester break is out of the question due to accreditation rules."
📌 Academic context
"I asked if we could go hiking tomorrow, but she said it's out of the question because she's working late."
📌 Daily conversation
⚠️ When NOT to Use
Avoid using it when you need a scientific or absolute impossibility; "impossible" is clearer in those cases.
💡 Pro Tip
Use this phrase for a firm yet polite refusal when an idea is completely unacceptable.
Daily Life Examples
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I wanted to ask for a raise, but the manager said that's out of the question.
میں تنخواہ میں اضافہ کی درخواست کرنا چاہتا تھا، لیکن مینیجر نے کہا یہ بالکل ناممکن ہے۔ -
We thought we could extend the deadline, but the client said that's out of the question.
ہم نے سوچا کہ ہم ڈیڈ لائن بڑھا دیں، لیکن کلائنٹ نے کہا یہ بالکل ناممکن ہے۔ -
When I suggested a vacation during winter, my boss replied that's out of the question.
جب میں نے سردیوں میں چھٹیوں کی تجویز دی، تو میرے باس نے جواب دیا یہ بالکل ناممکن ہے۔
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it correct to say It's impossible?
It's understandable but sounds weaker; native speakers often prefer the idiom "That's out of the question."
When should I use That's out of the question?
Use it when you want to firmly but politely deny that something can be done or considered.
What does That's out of the question mean?
It means the idea is completely unacceptable or not possible.
Posted on June 24, 2026 · Practice English Daily · More Practice Sentences