Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pile-pelion-on-ossa

Idiom

/ˈpaɪl ˈpɛlɪən ɒn ˈɒsə/

Definition

A phrase that means a large number of things piled on top of each other, often used to describe an overwhelming situation or a massive collection of items.

Examples

After the event, the organization had a pile-pelion-on-ossa of paperwork to deal with.
The pile-pelion-on-ossa of laundry made the weekend chores seem daunting.
Her desk was a pile-pelion-on-ossa of books and notes from various courses.