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Meaning of Kobayashi Maru | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈkoʊbɑjɑʃi məˈruː

Definitions

A scenario with no positive or favourable outcome; a no-win situation.

informal

Examples

Christmas is the Kobayashi Maru of holidays. It is unwinnable.”
Martin said, “Gwen, do you understand that there’s no right answer to that? You've asked me the Kobayashi Maru of questions. There’s no possible way to answer that won't make you mad.””
““You might not be able to win,” I said. “It may be the Kobayashi Maru of seating arrangements.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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