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Meaning of ask the impossible | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To request or expect something that is too difficult.

Equivalents

Deutsch das Unmögliche verlangen
Français demander l'impossible

Examples

“We ask⟳ the impossible of our law enforcement agencies, we ask⟳ the impossible of our health and rehabilitative agencies, and we confuse⟳ the public even further.”
“To ask⟳ too much now would be to ask⟳ the impossible.”
“What I ask⟳ is, will you use⟳ your influence⟳ within your Party? I do not ask⟳ the impossible, though I might from you, for you have⟳ done the impossible.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

ask the question askance askanced askances askancing askant

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