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mission impossible
/ˈmɪʃ.ən ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/
Definition
1
An undertaking or task that appears utterly impossible to achieve, often due to extreme difficulty or insurmountable obstacles.
2
A reference to the American action spy film franchise starring Tom Cruise, known for its high-stakes espionage and daring stunts.
Examples
Assembling that flat-pack desk without the manual turned into a mission impossible, leaving me with extra screws and a lopsided regret.
Trying to diet through a family potluck is a mission impossible when Aunt Karen's casseroles call your name.
Getting teenagers to clean their rooms unprompted? That's the ultimate mission impossible in parenting lore.
Negotiating with a toddler over bedtime feels like a mission impossible scripted by a sadistic director.