The allusion to Herculean effort refers to an exceptionally great and difficult task or undertaking. It originates from the myth of Hercules, who performed twelve extraordinary labors that required immense strength, skill, and determination. When someone mentions a Herculean effort, they are highlighting the monumental nature of the challenge being faced.
an effort off herculeasHercules was a mythological figure of great size and strength. A Herculean effort is to say that one is strong, vigorous and determined in their attempt to achieve a result, as in a Herculean task.
It means making an incredibly huge effort to do something,as Hercules did in his labours.
Herculean |ˌhərkyəˈlēən; hərˈkyoōlēən|adjective requiring great strength or effort : a Herculean task.• (of a person) muscular and strong.ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense [relating to Hercules] ): from LatinHerculeus 'Hercules' + -an .
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A "herculean" task (after Hercules' 12 labors).
"It was a Herculean task!" Meaning that the task was so difficult only a very strong person could accomplish it.
This math problem is herculean, only geniuses can solve it.
herculean task for his brain cells :p
Parting with someone you really like is a herculean task.
Herculean - song - was created on 2006-10-30.
The body builder's muscles were so big that he must have Herculean strength. Sometimes going to work on a Monday can seem a Herculean task.