cry for the moon



cry for the moon

To make an impractical or unreasonable request, especially one that is unlikely to happen. Oh, you want a later curfew, huh? Well, you're crying for the moon—11 o'clock is late enough!
See also: cry, moon

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Valeriovah-LE-ryo (Italian), bah-LE-ryo (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
Wayna-Native American, Quechua
Maximiliaan-Dutch
Keeley['ki:li]
Franziskafrahn-TSIS-kahGerman
FloorFLO:RDutch