außer Frage
out of the question, beyond question
adverb OW-ser FRAH-geh Rare
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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