English / idiom
Like Nailing Jello to the Wall
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Attempting to define, secure, or pin down something that is impossible to clarify or control.
In context
01
Getting the corrupt politician to admit his undisclosed bank accounts was like nailing jello to the wall.
02
Trying to trace the anonymous source of the leaked memo felt like nailing jello to the wall.
Synonyms
futile task,impossible endeavor,wild-goose chase
Antonyms
straightforward task,piece of cake,easily manageable
Collocations
seems like nailing jello to the wall,felt like nailing jello to the wall,proving guilt is like nailing jello to the wall