Under no illusions In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "under no illusions", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-10-27 11:10

Meaning of Under no illusions

Synonyms:

have no illusions , not delude ourselves , not fool ourselves

Under no illusions phrase

Either illusions or illusion is acceptable.

To understand a situation very clearly; know the truth or reality of someone or something

My mother is worried that I will be deceived but I think I'm under no illusions about this society.

I'm under no illusions about the man I loves.

I should have been under no illusion about his real self before we got married.

Other phrases about:

time marches on

Time keeps passing.

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
read somebody like a book

To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling

 

to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

Origin of Under no illusions

"Under no illusions" is supposed to derive from either the medical or legal parlance.

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in rare form

1. Doing something extremely well

2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner

 

Example:

1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.

2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?

   Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!

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