mistake windmills for giants

idiom

To perceive ordinary, nonthreatening objects or situations as significant dangers or adversaries, often due to an overly romantic, idealistic, or deluded worldview.

Anchors to

giant's
mistake
windmill's

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One who discovers by building on previous discoveries.
02
stand on the shoulders of giants
To build on the achievements of others before one.
03
tilt at windmills
To attack imaginary enemies.