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impossible things

[/ɪmˈpɑːsəbl θɪŋz/]
nounpl: impossible things
coisas impossíveis
1. matters, situations, or actions that cannot be done or achieved; things that are not possible
Asking him to arrive on time is one of the impossible things in life.
Pedir para ele chegar na hora é uma das coisas impossíveis da vida.
2. unrealistic expectations or demands
She expects impossible things from her employees.
Ela espera coisas impossíveis de seus funcionários.
Synonyms
unachievable thingsunrealistic thingsunfeasible thingsunattainable things
Antonyms
possible thingsachievable thingsfeasible thingsattainable things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas impossíveis
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
coisas impossíveis
Standard usage in Portugal
São Paulo
coisas impossíveis
No significant regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

attempt the impossible
ask for the impossible
expect the impossible
mission impossible
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