outside the realm of the possible

idiom

: not possible
Finishing the job today is outside the realm of the possible.

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Right now, however, that lies outside the realm of the possible, and trying to create legal accountability without adequate consideration of the impact on conflict resolution in Ukraine could well render a horrific situation that much messier. Brian Finucane, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2023

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“Outside the realm of the possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outside%20the%20realm%20of%20the%20possible. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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