(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.
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."
by Wiggywoo February 20, 2008
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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.
by Poker es November 4, 2012
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