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Definition |
indulging in one's imagination or engaging
in whimsical thinking |
Examples |
1) His desire to become a world-renowned chef was just
a flight of fancy.
2) She entertained a flight of fancy
about becoming a famous novelist, but eventually settled for a more
practical career. |
Etymology |
The term suggests that one's mind has taken
off, like a flight, into a realm of creative or unrealistic ideas. |
Synonyms |
daydream, imaginative reverie |
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