nicht in Frage kommen
Translation
out of the question, not an option
Examples
Ein Umzug kommt für mich nicht in Frage.
Moving is out of the question for me.
Das kommt überhaupt nicht in Frage!
That is absolutely out of the question!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is out of the question sth. is not an option Ein Umzug kommt für mich nicht in Frage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgeschlossen (excluded), unmöglich (impossible), undenkbar (unthinkable).
Etymology
Literally 'not in question'. From 'nicht' (not) + 'in' (in) + 'Frage' (question). The implication is that something isn't even a valid topic for questioning.
Memory Tips
Picture someone posing a 'Frage' (question) about a possibility you completely reject. Your immediate mental response is 'Nicht!' (Not!). It's non-negotiable.