もってのほか
Meanings
No-adjective
Na-adjective
Noun
1. outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable; out of the question (Usually kana)
Other spellings
以ての外
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
もってのほか
もってのほか
Examples3
私
I can't afford to buy a used car, much less a new car.
小さな
Don't whisper, let alone speak.
彼女
She can't speak English, much less French.