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BOIL THE OCEAN

\bˈɔ͡ɪl ðɪ ˈə͡ʊʃən], \bˈɔ‍ɪl ðɪ ˈə‍ʊʃən], \b_ˈɔɪ_l ð_ɪ_ ˈəʊ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of BOIL THE OCEAN

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A task that is impossible. An overly ambitious party takes it on knowing the resources available are not enough to get the job done.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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