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impossible goal

[ɪmˈpɑːsəbl ɡoʊl]
nounpl: impossible goals
objetivo impossível
1. A goal or objective that cannot be achieved due to inherent limitations, lack of resources, or the laws of nature
Reaching the summit in one day with no equipment is an impossible goal.
Alcançar o cume em um dia sem equipamento é um objetivo impossível.
2. An ambition or target that is unrealistic or unattainable given current circumstances
Becoming a billionaire overnight is an impossible goal for most people.
Tornar-se bilionário da noite para o dia é um objetivo impossível para a maioria das pessoas.
NYC Slang
a pipe dream; mission impossible
Synonyms
unattainable goalunrealistic goalunachievable objectivepipe dream
Antonyms
achievable goalrealistic goalattainable objectivefeasible goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo impossível
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
meta impossível
alternative commonly used
São Paulo
alvo impossível
less common but understood
Portugal
objectivo impossível
uses older spelling of 'objectivo' rather than 'objetivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars (but know your limits)
chase your tail
tilt at windmills
ask for the moon
mission impossible
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