A counsel of perfection In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a counsel of perfection", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-06 06:09

Meaning of A counsel of perfection

A counsel of perfection noun phrase

Advice that is good or ideal but unfeasible
 

 

I need someone who gives me useful advice rather than a counsel of perfection.

I hoped to get practical advice but ended up receiving a counsel of perfection.

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To act on the advice offered to you by somebody 

Origin of A counsel of perfection

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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