Skip to main content

"boiling the ocean"

(v.)
To attempt something that is way too ambitious, effectively impossible. An idea too broad in scope to accomplish.

Jargon often used by self-important corporate middle managers prone to bloating their speech with meaningless and unnecessary buzz-words.
"Herb, buddy, you're really "boiling the ocean" on this one. We can't manufacture and nationally distribute fifteen-thousand widgets in ten minutes."
"boiling the ocean" by Wiggywoo February 20, 2008
"boiling the ocean" mug front
Get the "boiling the ocean" mug.
See more merch

Boiling the ocean

When a poker player is so dominant, that he eliminates/bankrupts/discourages the weaker, fishier players from playing, he boils the ocean and kills all the fish.
Nick goes to the casino, and he makes thousands of dollars every week playing poker against other players. I'm wondering how long they can afford to play against him, he's boiling the ocean.
Boiling the ocean by Poker es November 4, 2012