Meaning of the word "Herculean task" in English

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Herculean task

US /hərˈkjuːliən tæsk/
UK /hɜːˈkjuːliən tɑːsk/
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Phrase

a task requiring tremendous effort, strength, or courage, often seemingly impossible to complete

Example:
Cleaning out the entire attic was a truly Herculean task.
Completing the marathon after only a month of training was a Herculean task for him.
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