a pipe dream (a pipe dream)

Idiom Goals

Signification

an unrealistic or impossible dream

un rêve irréaliste ou impossible (un reve irrealisite ou impossible)

Phrases d'exemple

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

"Posséder une île privée est juste un rêve irréaliste pour la plupart des gens." (Posseder une ile privee est juste un reve irrealisite pour la plupart des gens.)

Expressions Connexes

glance over

to read something quickly

buy into

to accept or support an idea or plan

the ball is rolling

a process has started and is making progress

run someone down

to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone

know-it-all

a person who acts as if they know everything

a silver lining

a positive aspect in a difficult situation