achieve the impossible

achieve the impossible

To succeed at or overcome a task that is thought (sometimes hyperbolically) to be outside the realm of possibility. People can achieve the impossible if they work together. I felt like I had achieved the impossible when finally I received that promotion last week.
See also: impossible
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • impossible
  • have a fighting chance
  • a fighting chance
  • fighting chance
  • fighting chance, a
  • within the realm(s) of possibility
  • (one's) work is cut out for (one)
  • one's work is cut out for one
  • to the forefront of (something)
  • at the forefront of (something)
References in classic literature
It seemed impossible that it could continue to live, yet with each dizzying sweep it did achieve the impossible. A rain-squall drove past, and out of the flying wet the boat emerged, almost upon us.
The Sea Wolf
Secondly, due to limited beds the hospitals, young patients who have hope shall be given priority rather than trying to achieve the impossible.
Euthanasia
She has devoted her entire premiership to the endeavour of trying to achieve the impossible.
Negotiations should happen after we [...]
A small boy has to achieve the impossible. Running at: Vox Cinemas Photograph Cast: Farrukh Jaffar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra A struggling Mumbai street photographer pressurised to get married by his grandmother convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee during a family visit.
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FROM JOHN CROSS MARCO REUS has warned Borussia Dortmund are ready to "achieve the impossible" by knocking Spurs out of the Champions League.
Reus: We can do impossible
So for 2019, don't put limits on yourself and make yourself miserable trying to achieve the impossible.
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As a transportation solutions provider - not solely a car dealer - we chose to support Bani Hani to embark on his journey to the Seven Summits in order to achieve the impossible," commented Nadim Haddad, General Manager of Markazia Toyota.
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All the time of ministers is spent trying to achieve the impossible on Brexit.
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Why should you alter your entire life to try achieve the impossible when minor clever modifications can lead you to what you need?
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"Egypt was able to achieve the impossible," Kholy stated.
Video shows King Abdulaziz, Churchill meeting in Egypt
He also emphasises that dreaming big and pushing oneself beyond limits will help achieve the impossible.
Alba workshop focus on Al Naimi's autobiography
BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - Iraq is capable of rising to the ranks of the developed countries with the unity and will of our people, which has managed to achieve the impossible and defeat the terrorist Daesh gang in the most difficult circumstances, Prime Minister said.
Abadi: Iraq Is Able To Rise And Become In The Ranks Of Developed Countries
The flight is part of an attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar Flight, the goal of which is to demonstrate how modern technologies can achieve the impossible, said a statement.
And now it is solar powered plane
Wenger had conceded his side needed to achieve the impossible to advance past the round of 16 stage for the first time since 2010 but, despite a brave effort, it was not to be.
Barcelona march on to last eight