Question 1

What does "out of the question" mean?

Accepted Answer

Impossible or not worth considering.

Question 2

How do you use "out of the question" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Working overtime without extra pay is out of the question.

Question 3

Is "out of the question" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"out of the question" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used to firmly reject an idea or possibility.