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cross-question1. [͵krɒsʹkwestʃ(ə)n] n
<Í> вопрос, заданный на перекрёстном допросе
♢ cross-questions and crooked answers = cross-purpose 2

2. [͵krɒsʹkwestʃ(ə)n] = cross-examine

be a moot question Идиома

a question of

the important factor, the issue For them, it's a question of faith. They believe in the Bible.

burning question

(See the burning question)

it's not a question of

it is not a factor, it is not important It's not a question of money. We can afford to buy a TV.

no question

it is certain, no doubt """No question of its quality,"" he said, examining the watch."

no questions asked

you will not be asked to explain or pay If he returns the stolen car, there will be no questions asked.

not a question of

(See it's not a question of)

open to question

not clearly correct, debatable Your decision to allow liquor at the party is open to question.

out of the question

impossible You have no money so going to Hong Kong for your holiday is out of the question.

pop the question

ask an important question, ask someone to marry you In the old days, a man would buy the ring and then pop the question.

question of

(See a question of)

be a arguable question

To be a affair that can no best be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best being for the job is a arguable catechism now that he's tenured.Learn more: moot, question

be a arguable ˈpoint/ˈquestion

be a accountable that bodies disagree on or are ambiguous about: It’s a arguable point whether women or men accomplish bigger drivers.A arguable was a accumulation of bodies who met to altercate questions of bounded or civic law during the Anglo-Saxon period. A arguable point was a catechism of law discussed at this meeting.Learn more: moot, point, question

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