打鸭子上架
dǎ​yā​zi​shàng​jià

to force someone to do the impossible

  1. 打 dǎ verb
    to hit
    to strike; to knock; to beat; to break
  2. 鸭子 鴨子 yā​zi noun
    duck
    a general name for various species of aquatic birds, usually referring to domestic ducks; duck meat as food
  3. 上架 shàng​jià
    to stock shelves
    to put goods, books, or periodicals onto shelves; specifically used for stocking library shelves for reading or store shelves for sale