Word/Phrase: pedir peras al olmo
Translation: to ask for the impossible
Pronunciation: peˈðiɾ ˈpeɾas al ˈolmo
I asked him for a raise - Le pedí un aumento
She is asking for the moon - Ella está pidiendo la luna
It’s like asking for pears from the elm tree - Es como pedir peras al olmo
Don’t ask for the impossible - No pidas lo imposible
He always asks for too much - Siempre pide demasiado