Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-but-impossible
adjective
/ɔːl bʌt ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
Definition
Extremely difficult to achieve or accomplish, nearly impossible.
Examples
- The task was all-but-impossible due to the tight deadline.
- Finding a parking spot during the festival was all-but-impossible.
Meaning
The phrase ‘all-but-impossible’ suggests that while something may not be entirely impossible, it is so close to that state that it is practically unachievable.
Synonyms
- nearly impossible
- practically impossible
- virtually impossible
