Squaring the circle

Translation of "squaring the circle" into Russian

squaring the circle

пытаться сделать невозможное

Trying to balance work and family life can feel like squaring the circle.

Попытка сбалансировать работу и семейную жизнь может показаться попыткой сделать невозможное.

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Squaring the circle is a classical mathematical problem that involves constructing a square with the same area as a given circle using only a finite number of steps with a compass and straightedge. It was proven to be impossible in 1882 because it requires constructing the length of π (pi), which is a transcendental number and cannot be achieved with these tools. The phrase is also used metaphorically to describe attempting an impossible or extremely difficult task.

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