The phrase "by any stretch of the imagination" is used to qualify the degree to which something is true, feasible, or possible. When "no" is included, it implies that there is absolutely no way to consider something as true or possible. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it's a common expression used to emphasize the necessity or impossibility of a situation when assessing it from various perspectives.

What is the origin of the idiom "by any stretch of the imagination" and when to use it?

Определение и значение слова «by any stretch (of the imagination)» на английском языке

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