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außer Frage

out of the question, beyond question

adverb OW-ser FRAH-geh Rare
Communication Responses

Also means

not in doubt

Usage Note

Außer Frage asserts certainty (Das steht außer Frage — 'that is beyond question') or categorically refuses (Das kommt nicht in Frage — 'that is out of the question'). Note the fixed phrasing with stehen.

Examples

"Deine Kompetenz steht außer Frage."

Natural Translation

Your competence is beyond question.

Literal Translation

Your competence stands outside question.

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