Meaning of the word "boil the ocean" in English
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boil the ocean
US /bɔɪl ðə ˈoʊʃən/
UK /bɔɪl ðə ˈoʊʃən/
Idiom
1.
to undertake an impossible or overly ambitious task; to attempt something too large or complex to be feasible
Example:
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Trying to implement all these features at once is like trying to boil the ocean.
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We need to focus on achievable goals, not try to boil the ocean.
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