[General] attempt the impossible

[Selviya87]

Hi, all.

I'm reading a novel, get to this phrase and curious about the exact meaning. Is it an idiom or can I just interpret this phrase as 'trying to do something impossible"?

[FONT=&quot]While I’m standing there, debating on whether or not to fall flat on my face right here, right now, or[/FONT][FONT=&quot]attempt the impossible, [/FONT][FONT=&quot]the back door opens and out steps Grandpa, a coffee cup in his hand. Cool. Grandpa’s not dead.[/FONT]

Thanks for your help!

 

[billmcd]

Hi, all.

I'm reading a novel, get to this phrase and curious about the exact meaning. Is it an idiom or can I just interpret this phrase as 'trying to do something impossible"? Yes.

[FONT=&quot]While I’m standing there, debating on whether or not to fall flat on my face right here, right now, or [/FONT][FONT=&quot]attempt the impossible, [/FONT][FONT=&quot]the back door opens and out steps Grandpa, a coffee cup in his hand. Cool. Grandpa’s not dead.[/FONT]

Thanks for your help!

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[Selviya87]

Thanks a lot