Castles in the sky In english explanation

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

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-03-29 03:03

Meaning of Castles in the sky

Synonyms:

Flight of Fancy , a pipe dream , eggs in moonshine

Variants:

castles in the air

Castles in the sky noun phrase

Impossible or unrealistic dreams, hopes, or plans

As your friend, I must say that your plan is castles in the sky.

There's no way we can pull that off. It's just castles in the sky.

Other phrases about:

When Hell Freezes Over

Said when you believe something will never hapen

be in cloud cuckoo land

Said when someone believes in unrealistic or fanciful ideas that is impossible to happen

a pipe dream

Used to refer to an impossible plan or idea

a trip to the sun

Something that is impossible to happen, to achieve, or to be done.

Origin of Castles in the sky

This phrase first appeared in the 1500s. The phrase appears to have derived from the original "to build castles in Spain." Much of Spain was under Moorish authority, so the concept of constructing a castle there was an impossible dream.

The original phrase was first used in the 13th century in Le Roman de la Rose. In 1365, it was translated into English from the original French.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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