Beat the wizard

A descriptive expression used to insinuate that one has accomplished an impossible task.(i.e. as if you had magical powers)

I beat the wizard on that test.

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fighting the wizard

An expression used to describe a hopeless struggle. (i.e. you'd need magical powers to win)

Man I'm trying to study but I just keep fighting the wizard.

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