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cloud-cuckoo-land

/ˈklaʊd ˈkʊ.kuː ˌlænd/

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noun

/ˈklaʊd ˈkʊ.kuː ˌlænd/C2formal
  • ruВоображаемое или фантастическое место, часто используемое для описания состояния нереалистичного или наивного оптимизма, оторванного от реалий реального мира.

An imaginary or fantastical place, often used to describe a state of unrealistic or naive optimism, detached from the practicalities of the real world.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Unrealistic fantasy worldC1informalbritish

    An imaginary state of being where ideas are seen as idealistic, unrealistic, or disconnected from practical reality.

    ruМир фантазий

    • His business plan is pure cloud-cuckoo-land; it will never work in the real market.
    • She lives in cloud-cuckoo-land if she thinks we can finish this project without more staff.
    • Politicians who promise instant solutions are often accused of living in cloud-cuckoo-land.

    Synonymsivory towernever-never landpipe dreamutopia

    Antonymsactualityreality

Forms
  • cloud-cuckoo-lands plural form
  • cloud-cuckoo-lands' possessive plural form
  • cloud-cuckoo-land's possessive singular form