In the world of the large shell-less beings, when someone is facing a big obstacle, there is such a thing as “raising the bar.”
Taking it to the next level.
Bringing your “A” game.
Being in it to win it.
Upping the ante (whatever an “ante” is).
Of course, this is easier when your opponent is at least visible to the naked eye.
What if you are facing an adversary so infinitesimally tiny that it makes Tinkerbell look like the Titanic of the skies?
In this case, there is only one thing for it.
Moving the brick.

Pearl, Malti, Bruce & their mama