A pipe dream In english explanation

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

author Katie Anh calendar 2023-09-20 03:09

Meaning of A pipe dream

Synonyms:

pie in the sky , castle in the air

A pipe dream noun phrase

Used to refer to an impossible plan or idea

We will not be able to complete this project in one month. It is a pipe dream.

Their plan is impractical. It's nothing more than a pipe dream.

In the past, traveling to Mars was believed to be a pipe dream.

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To consider or think about what will happen in the future

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