Will-o'-the-wisps In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "will-o'-the-wisps", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-10-29 04:10

pipedream , friar's lantern , ignis fatuus

Will o' the wisp American British noun

If you describe a hope or goal as a will-o'-the-wisp, you mean that it is impossible to reach.

The idea of dominating the orange juice market is a will-o'-the-wisp.

Some people think finding life on Mars will forever be a will-o'-the-wisp.

Used to describe someone that is illusory

Jenny is a will-o'-the-wisp when reckoning that she would be the best choice for the cheerleader position at the sports events this year.

under no illusions

To understand the truth of a situation

Déja vu

An illusion of remembering current events when experienced for the first time

burst the bubble of (someone)

To destroy someone's imagination, hallucination, or misbelief.

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stolen fruit is (the) sweetest

People tend to like forbidden or illegal things just because they are forbidden or illegal.

Example:

He must have believed that stolen fruit is the sweetest, and he, therefore, cheated on his partner.

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