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pursuing the impossible
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to attempt to achieve something that is highly unlikely or deemed unachievable.

Meanings

to attempt to achieve something that is highly unlikely or deemed unachievable.

Many believed that landing on the moon was pursuing the impossible, yet it was achieved in 1969.

Synonyms

chasing a pipe dreamattempting the unattainableseeking the unachievable

Antonyms

achieving the possiblerealizing the feasible

to engage in an endeavor that is extremely difficult and unlikely to succeed.

Starting a business without any capital is often seen as pursuing the impossible.

Synonyms

undertaking a futile taskengaging in a hopeless effort

Antonyms

pursuing the possibleengaging in a feasible task

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54