Beyond question
Example: Her honesty is beyond question in every situation.
Definition
"Beyond question" is an expression used to describe something that is absolutely certain or indisputable. When something is beyond question, it means there is no doubt or debate about its truth, reliability, or validity, as in the phrase: Her honesty is beyond question in every situation.
Translations
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incuestionablemente -
buiten kijf -
sense discussió -
au-delà de tout doute -
außer Frage
Etymology
The phrase "beyond question" combines 'beyond,' meaning 'on the far side of' or 'outside the limits of,' with 'question,' which comes from the Latin 'quaestio,' meaning 'a seeking or inquiry.' Together, they create an expression implying that something lies outside the realm of doubt or inquiry. Did you know? This phrase has been used in English since at least the 16th century to assert absolute certainty.
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"Beyond question" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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