Meaning
An extremely difficult or impossible task.
Cultural Background
The phrase is frequently used in the context of the 'Hell Joseon' discourse, reflecting the extreme competition in society. Similar celestial metaphors exist in Chinese and Japanese, showing a shared cultural history.
Use with '만큼'
Add '만큼' (as much as) to compare the difficulty to the idiom.
Meaning
An extremely difficult or impossible task.
Use with '만큼'
Add '만큼' (as much as) to compare the difficulty to the idiom.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
그 일을 끝내는 것은 _________.
The correct idiom is '하늘의 별 따기'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises그 일을 끝내는 것은 _________.
The correct idiom is '하늘의 별 따기'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if the test is extremely difficult.
Related Phrases
불가능하다
synonymImpossible
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