pie in the sky

pie in the sky

if an idea or plan is pie in the sky, it seems good but is not likely to be achieved. Those plans of his to set up his own business are just pie in the sky.

See also: pie, sky

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pie in the sky

something good that is unlikely to happen. Our leaders need to offer more than pie in the sky when they talk about political and social issues.

See also: pie, sky