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ask for the moon

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ask for the moon
Fig. to make outlandish requests or demands for something, such as a lot of money or special privileges. She's asking for the moon, and she's not going to get it. Don't ask for the moon. Be reasonable!
See also: ask, moon

ask/cry for the moon
to want something that is not possible (usually in continuous tenses) There's no point hoping for a permanent peace in the area. It's like asking for the moon.
See also: ask, moon


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``We want to avoid what's happened in the past, where departments ask for the moon and present unrealistic budgets.
When we ask for benefits in the Farm Bill, let's not ask for the moon in order to get our "fair share of the pie" but take only what we really need.
 
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