thought bubble
An ill-conceived idea.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That plan is just a thought bubble.”
“He realized his idea for a flying car was just a thought bubble when he saw the cost.”
“The committee dismissed the proposal as a mere thought bubble, lacking the necessary infrastructure to succeed in the current market.”
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bubble over
To be very enthusiastic, or highly excited.
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burst someone's bubble
To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
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collect one's thoughts
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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food for thought
Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.
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have second thoughts
To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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hold that thought
To pause in a conversation for an interruption.
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lose the bubble
To cave in under pressure, or to lose situational awareness, control or understanding.
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not leave one's thoughts
To remain in one's mind for a long duration.
Last updated August 10, 2026