Pipe dream In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2023-09-20 03:09

Meaning of Pipe dream (redirected from 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.

Other phrases about:

take (something) as it comes

To deal with something when it happens without planning for it beforehand

When Hell Freezes Over

Said when you believe something will never hapen

castles in the sky

Impossible or unrealistic dreams, hopes, or plans

a trip to the sun

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

look ahead to (something)

To consider or think about what will happen in the future

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under the harrow

1. The phrase is used to talk about the earth that is broken up and flattened by a harrow.

2. If somebody is under the harrow, he or she is forced to experience distress, or torment.

Example:

1. About 1000 hectares of farmland have been under the harrow for 2 hours.

2. Many families are under the harrow because of the economic recession.

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