fighting the wizard

An expression used to describe a hopeless struggle. (i.e. you'd need magical powers to win)

Man I'm trying to study but I just keep fighting the wizard.

by Bradford286 February 06, 2008

Beat the wizard

A descriptive expression used to insinuate that one has accomplished an impossible task.(i.e. as if you had magical powers)

I beat the wizard on that test.

by bradford286 February 06, 2008