Word details
もってのほか
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もってのほか.
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Entry
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outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable; out of the question
Examples
私は中古車を買う余裕などなく、ましてや新車などはもってのほかだ。
I can't afford to buy a used car, much less a new car.
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