Pipe Dreams In english explanation

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

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

Meaning of Pipe Dreams (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.

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take (something) as it comes

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

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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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