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pie in the sky

idiom

A fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    eat humble pie

    To admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.

  2. 02

    finger in the pie

    A share in the doing of something; involvement.

  3. 03

    humble pie

    Humility, being humble.

  4. 04

    piece of the pie

    A piece of the action.

  5. 05

    reach for the sky

    To aim for the best possible outcome.

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