nail Jell-O to a tree en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(US, rare, slang) To do something that is impossible or very difficult, with connotations of pointlessness.
They are asking us to nail Jell-O to a tree if they insist on having everything done in three days.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nail jelly to a wall | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nailing Jell-O to a tree | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| nailed Jell-O to a tree | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| nailed Jell-O to a tree | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| nail jelly to a tree | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nails Jell-O to a tree | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| nail Jell-O to a wall | alternative | lexicographic |