Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ask-for-the-moon
idiom
/æsk fɔr ðə muːn/
Definition
To ask for something unattainable or unrealistic.
Examples
- When she asked for a raise of 50%, I reminded her that she was asking for the moon.
- His expectations for the project were so high; he seemed to be asking for the moon.
- Don’t ask for the moon when a simple solution will do!
Meaning
The phrase ‘ask-for-the-moon’ describes a situation where someone requests something that is impossible or highly unlikely to be fulfilled.
Synonyms
- unrealistic request
- impossible demand
- pipe dream
- fantasy
