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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

play a role

to have a part in something

hit it out of the park

to do something extremely well

drill down

to examine something in greater detail

heart in one’s mouth

to feel extreme fear or anxiety

burst with pride

to be very proud of someone or something

strike a balance

to find a satisfactory compromise between two things