Pie in the sky: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 56
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Pie in the sky
Word Power 56 · English idioms
Meaning
A promise of better things that is unlikely to be fulfilled, especially in politics.
Usage
- When the Prime Minister talks about reducing unemployment by fifty per cent in three months, everyone knows that it's only pie in the sky.
- Their plans to set up their own business are just pie in the sky.
Your turn
Use “pie in the sky” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.
A LITTLE PRACTICE
Now, give it a try.
Can you remember what “Pie in the sky” means?
Take a moment. Then have a look at the answer.
From this lesson
A promise of better things that is unlikely to be fulfilled, especially in politics.
