The phrase "out of the question" is commonly misspelled as "out the question." The correct spelling includes the preposition "of" and accurately reflects the meaning of the idiomatic expression, which means something is impossible or not worth considering. In IPA transcription, the phrase is /aʊt əv ðə kwɛstʃən/. Remember to include the "uh" sound in "of" and separate "the" and "question" to avoid the error of leaving out the preposition.