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a pipe dream

Idiom Goals

Meaning

an unrealistic or impossible dream

Example Sentences

"Owning a private island is just a pipe dream for most people."

Related Expressions

wallflower

a shy person who avoids social activities

to draw the line

to set a limit on what is acceptable

heart sinks

to feel disappointed or sad suddenly

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to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors

filter through

to spread gradually among people

a feather in one's cap

an achievement to be proud of