Meaning of Kobayashi Maru | Babel Free
/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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.