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Meaning of boil the ocean | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To undertake an overwhelmingly difficult task or approach to a problem.

figuratively

Examples

“Whitman said she will not try to "boil the ocean" by taking on too much.”

CEFR level

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

boil up boil-wash boiled boiled away boiled down boiled off

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