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Wishful thinking

Idiom Psychology

Meaning

Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.

Example Sentences

"Believing you'll win the lottery is just wishful thinking."

Related Expressions

at your wit’s end

to be very worried and not know what to do next

hold the fort

to be in charge while someone is away

take the heat

to accept criticism or blame.

win hands down

to win easily or convincingly

brain like a sieve

having a very bad memory

cut back on

to reduce the amount of something