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holy grail

/ˈhəʊli ɡreɪl/

Traducción: Expresión que designa algo extremadamente difícil de encontrar o lograr, a menudo la meta final o el mayor logro en un ámbito determinado. Originalmente proviene del legendario Santo Grial de la mitología artúrica, un objeto sagrado buscado por los caballeros.

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/ˈhəʊli ɡreɪl/C1informal
  • esExpresión que designa algo extremadamente difícil de encontrar o lograr, a menudo la meta final o el mayor logro en un ámbito determinado. Originalmente proviene del legendario Santo Grial de la mitología artúrica, un objeto sagrado buscado por los caballeros.

An expression referring to something that is extremely difficult to find or obtain, often representing the ultimate goal or the highest achievement in a particular field. Originally derived from the legendary Holy Grail of Arthurian myth, a sacred object sought after by knights.

  1. Legendary cupB2formal

    In medieval legend, the cup or dish used by Jesus at the Last Supper, sought by knights.

    esSanto Grial

    • King Arthur's knights searched for the Holy Grail.
    • The Holy Grail is a central object in Arthurian legend.
    • Many stories describe the quest for the Holy Grail.
  2. Ultimate goalB2informal

    Something that is extremely difficult to find or achieve, but is highly desired.

    esSanto Grial

    • Finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medical research.
    • For many investors, a guaranteed high return is the holy grail.
    • The holy grail of physics is a unified theory of everything.
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