Meaning of the word "holy grail" in English
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holy grail
US /ˌhoʊ.li ˈɡreɪl/
UK /ˌhəʊ.li ˈɡreɪl/
Noun
something that is extremely difficult to find or achieve
Example:
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Finding a cure for cancer is often referred to as the holy grail of medicine.
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For many scientists, discovering extraterrestrial life is the ultimate holy grail.
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