outside the realm of the possible

phrase

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

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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