Meaning of the word "you cannot get a quart into a pint pot" in English
What does "you cannot get a quart into a pint pot" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you cannot get a quart into a pint pot
US /ju ˈkæn.ɑːt ɡet ə kwɔːrt ˈɪn.tuː ə paɪnt pɑːt/
UK /ju ˈkæn.ɒt ɡet ə kwɔːt ˈɪn.tuː ə paɪnt pɒt/
Idiom
used to say that it is impossible to put something large into a space that is too small for it, or to do more than is physically possible
Example:
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Trying to fit all this furniture into a studio apartment is like getting a quart into a pint pot.
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You can't expect one person to do the work of five; you cannot get a quart into a pint pot.