how long is a piece of string
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used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something
Dialect
British
British
Humorous
Idiom
Informal
예시들
When asked how long it will take to complete a complex project, the project manager replied, " How long is a piece of string? "
In response to the question, " How many different ways can you solve this problem? " the teacher said, " It's like asking how long a piece of string is. "
