castle in the air



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castle in the air

A hope or wish, especially for one's life, that is unlikely to come true. A daydream. I really want to become a famous Hollywood actor, but I realize that it's just a castle in the air and that I shouldn't quit my day job.
See also: air, castle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GershomGUR-shahm (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Yuutayoo:-tahJapanese
Izz Ud-Din-Arabic
Dietlindedeet-LIN-dəGerman
HÁKon-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
DieudonnÉEdyuu-do-NEFrench