flight of fancy

idiom

An idea, narrative, suggestion, etc., which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative.

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01
fancy one's chances
To believe that one has a good chance of success.
02
I don't fancy yours
Used to reserve the right to chat up an attractive woman who is with an unattractive woman.
03
take flight
To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly