Meaning
Carries an authoritative tone indicating a final decision; often used to close negotiations firmly.
Primary Function
Expressing impossibility or prohibition
Communicative Purpose
To categorically rule out an option, often to assert a firm boundary or deny a request
Pattern
There's no question of
Core Structure
There's no question of
Função primária
Expressing impossibility or prohibition
Propósito comunicativo
To categorically rule out an option, often to assert a firm boundary or deny a request
Situações de gatilho
When denying a proposal, refusing permission, or stating a final decision
Contextos
Formal negotiations, official statements, legal contexts
Padrão
There's no question of
Estrutura central
There's no question of
Slots de substituição
The impossible action or outcome that follows
Colocados típicos
- refusing
- denying
- rejecting
- prohibiting
Substituições comuns
- It is out of the question
- There's no possibility of
- Under no circumstances will
Erros comuns
Confusing with 'There's no question about'
Similar / contraste
Out of the question, Not on the table, Impossible
Interferências
'No question of' signals absolute prohibition or denial
Família do chunk
- Out of the question
- No possibility of
- Impossible
Nuance
Carries an authoritative tone, often used to close negotiations firmly.
Efeito pragmático
Asserts a definitive stance, leaving no room for negotiation
Dica de memória
Final decision
Nota
This phrase is often used in formal and professional settings to assert a definitive stance, leaving no room for negotiation or discussion.
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