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flight of fancy |
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flight of fancy an idea or suggestion that is out of touch with reality or possibility. What is the point in indulging in flights of fancy about exotic vacations when you cannot even afford the rent? How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In this flight of fancy, Mr Swiveller was assisted by a deceptive piece of furniture, in reality a bedstead, but in semblance a bookcase, which occupied a prominent situation in his chamber and seemed to defy suspicion and challenge inquiry. " I answered, smiling; and then, with rather a flight of fancy, "It's the idea of a garden in the middle of the sea. This flight of fancy provoked something like a faint smile on Mr Verloc's face. |
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