apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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camel through the eye of a needle »
Hyperbole to illustrate that something is almost impossible to do or to happen.
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chase a rainbow »
To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.
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hard pressed »
Having or likely to have difficulty or to find a task almost impossible.
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hen's teeth »
Anything very rare or impossible to obtain is said to be like finding hen’s teeth.
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needle in a haystack »
Something that is difficult or impossible to locate; something impossibly complex or intractable.
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number one with a bullet »
Superlative; impossible to beat.
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one in the eye for »
An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
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out of the question »
Impossible to even contemplate.
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piss up a rope »
To engage in futile or impossible activity.
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rule out »
To make something impossible.
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slippery as an eel »
So slippery that it is almost impossible to hold with one's hands.
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smoking gun »
Evidence, particularly of a crime, that is difficult or impossible to dispute.
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squaring the circle »
A hopeless or impossible task.
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the sky is the limit »
Nothing is impossible or out of reach
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