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build castles in the air

Idiom Architecture

Meaning

to make unrealistic plans or dreams

Example Sentences

"He’s always building castles in the air instead of acting."

Related Expressions

the ball is rolling

a process has started and is making progress

blow off steam

to express anger or frustration so that you feel better

plan B

an alternative plan if the first one fails

drama queen

a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations

that's the last straw

my patience has run out

have your head in the clouds

to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality