Boil the ocean meaning

What does the saying 'Boil the ocean' mean?

Idiom: Boil the ocean

Meaning:

If you are trying to boil the ocean, you are attempting to do something that's impossible or too big, or making something too complex.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Nature | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: Brandon
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