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Certainty & Possibility - Impossibility

Explore English idioms that relate to impossibility, including "pie in the sky" and "cry for the moon".

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .
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the slightest chance of something happening or being true

Ex: Attempting to negotiate with that unreasonable landlord was like a snowball 's chance in hell of success .
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something that seems impossible to occur

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used to refer to something that cannot be done or obtained in any way

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something that is very good or desirable but highly unlikely to happen or be real

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used to refer to something that is impossible or is extremely hard to imagine or obtain

Ex: Her artistic abilities are exceptional , by any stretch of the imagination, she 's a talented painter .
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no way
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used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

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used to say that an offer or possibility is not renewable or available any more

Ex: He thought about confessing his feelings , but now she 's in a committed relationship with someone elsethe ship has sailed on that romance .
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to be unable to do or finish something without being harmed or suffering its consequences

Ex: He had a tight schedule and ill afford any distractions if he wanted to meet his deadlines .
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the time when it becomes impossible for one to return to a previous place or state or to make a different decision

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not allowed or possible

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said to mean that it is impossible for something to ever happen

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used to express disbelief in something happening

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used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

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used to say that one thinks that something will never happen

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used to show that one will do whatever one can to stop something from happening

Ex: She moves into our over my dead body.
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to desire what cannot be achieved

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(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered

Ex: Discussing the controversial policy off the table, as it was clear that it would n't gain the necessary support .
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a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

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no-go
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used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

Ex: The plan to have a surprise party for her birthday is no-go now that she knows about it .
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