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Definition |
an unrealistic hope that is unlikely to happen |
Examples |
1) His plan to live in a castle overnight seemed like a
pipe dream. 2) His dream of becoming
a professional musician without ever picking up an instrument seemed
like a pipe dream. |
Etymology |
The term originates from the idea that
one's ambitions are as insubstantial and fleeting as smoke from a pipe. |
Synonyms |
daydream, delusion, mirage |
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