Meaning
Something is not going to happen; it’s not an option
Primary Function
Emphatic refusal or impossibility
Communicative Purpose
To state categorically that something will not be considered
Pattern
There is no question of
Core Structure
There is no question of
Função primária
Emphatic refusal or impossibility
Propósito comunicativo
To state categorically that something will not be considered
Situações de gatilho
Denying permission, rejecting an idea firmly
Contextos
Formal discussion, debate, official statements
Padrão
There is no question of
Estrutura central
There is no question of
Slots de substituição
gerund phrase
Colocados típicos
- surrender
- raising taxes
Substituições comuns
- There is no possibility of
- There is no chance of
Erros comuns
Using 'to' infinitive; using 'question about' which implies doubt, not refusal
Similar / contraste
Out of the question
Interferências
Distinction from 'there’s no question that' meaning certainty
Família do chunk
- refusal/impossibility frames
Nuance
Absolutely firm; leaves no room for negotiation
Efeito pragmático
Authoritative and final
Dica de memória
There is no question of + -ing
Nota
Ensure the gerund form is used after 'of' to convey absolute impossibility or refusal.
Upgrade path
There is no question of disregarding the regulations.
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