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(figuratively) To undertake an overwhelmingly difficult task or approach to a problem.

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boil the ocean

Source Word

boil the ocean

figuratively

(figuratively) To undertake an overwhelmingly difficult task or approach to a problem.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）途方もなく困難な課題に取り組むこと / （比喩的に）解決が非常に難しい問題に挑むこと

We can't boil the ocean by trying to redesign the entire system in one sprint; let's prioritize incremental improvements.

1回のスプリントでシステム全体を再設計しようとして不可能なことに挑むわけにはいかない。まずは段階的な改善に優先順位をつけよう。

Sense（1）

(figuratively) To undertake an overwhelmingly difficult task or approach to a problem.

Whitman said she will not try to "boil the ocean" by taking on too much.

boils the ocean

（ present singular third-person ）

boiling the ocean

（ participle present ）

boiled the ocean

（ participle past ）

boiled the ocean

（ past ）