Meaning of the word "you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell" in English
What does "you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell
US /juː meɪ æz wel bɪd miː leɪd ðə siː wɪð ə ˈnʌt.ʃel/
UK /juː meɪ æz wel bɪd miː leɪd ðə siː wɪð ə ˈnʌt.ʃel/
Idiom
used to describe a task that is impossible, futile, or absurdly disproportionate in effort
Example:
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Trying to explain quantum physics to a toddler? You may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell.
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To stop the rumors now is impossible; you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell.