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Phrases with «to square the circle»

"To square the circle" is an old saying that means trying to accomplish something that is impossible or extremely difficult to achieve. It implies a task that seems impossible because it's like trying to fit a square shape into a circle. Full definition

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Sentences with «to square the circle»

  • That's like saying: Theist: «Square circles don't exist.» (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • Ever since the American art critic Robert Coates thought to apply the term «Abstract Expressionism» to this art in 1946, observers have been trying to square the circle by making the work's diversity into something more neatly cohesive. (royalacademy.org.uk)
  • Also this fall, 2K's WWE series will be back with WWE 2K19 bringing gamers into the virtual squared circle with their favorite WWE superstars, gameplay modes and providing a hard hitting and ring action. (seekingalpha.com)
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