the impossible

noun

: something that cannot be done or that is very difficult

Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.

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Don’t share personal information or promise the impossible. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 As Billy Corgan himself might say, the impossible is possible tonight, tonight! —

Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 Do’s misdeeds were so egregious that Gerda did the impossible in Orange County: unite Democrats and Republicans. —

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 Jax and Bayley faced the impossible task of having to follow CM Punk and Drew McIntyre’s instant classic inside Hell in a Cell, but a strong crowd in the State Farm Arena was onboard with the match, and also hopeful for a Tiffany Stratton appearance. —

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the impossible

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