Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castles-in-the-air
Phrase
ˈkæsəlz ɪn ðə ɛr
Definition
A fanciful idea or project that is unlikely to come to fruition.
Examples
- She often dreams of becoming a famous author, but her castles-in-the-air distract her from writing.
- Investing in a get-rich-quick scheme is just building castles-in-the-air.
- His plans to travel the world without saving any money are simply castles-in-the-air.
Meaning
Castles-in-the-air refers to unrealistic dreams or plans that are not grounded in reality.
Synonyms
- Pipe dreams
- Fantasy
- Illusions
