flight of fantasy

flight of fantasy

An imaginative but unrealistic idea. No one took his campaign for office seriously because his proposed solutions to problems were filled with flights of fantasy.
See also: fantasy, flight, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a flight of fancy
  • flight of fancy
  • flight of imagination
  • be in a dream world
  • Yankee ingenuity
  • that cat won't jump
  • run away with the idea
  • run away with the idea/notion
  • run away with the notion
  • I've only got one pair of hands
References in periodicals archive
"To suggest this lady is making it all up and lying, and there's someone else in there, is a flight of fantasy."
Serial sex pest leered at shopper in toilets
The answer to this question cannot be unequivocal, since creative thought is a flight of fantasy in every way seeking to avoid the trodden path," said Gurbanov at the exhibition opening.
Colorful exhibition opens at Modern Art Museum
"The task of abstract paintings is not to reproduce reality with photographic precision but to encourage the flight of fantasy, to let the imagination flow, to awaken certain feelings and associations".
Where colour and music meet
Sonnetist had no chance against Flight Of Fantasy, who breezed five lengths clear, but David Evans' representative had the remainder of the 12-runner field well cooked.
Henry no longer hiding under a bush
That's somebody's flight of fantasy." He also said he will likely brief the committee on a new Afghanistan strategy by mid-July.
Mattis Says Taliban 'Surging' In Afghanistan
As scenes from the show, depicting Charles's wife Camilla slapping William emerged, Tory MP Andrew Brigden said: "It's unfortunate the BBC would seek to promote this flight of fantasy, which many licence-fee payers will find distasteful and I believe denigrates and undermines our Royal Family.
One is not amused; Tory MP outraged by Royal comedy
Amy Adams' performance helps keep this flight of fantasy well grounded
SCIENCE FRICTION; Intelligent sci-fi drama Arrival paints a picture of a deeply divided Earth's shambolic response to its first contact with aliens ARRIVAL (12A) HHHH H
Amy Adams helps keep this flight of fantasy grounded with a superb performance as a linguistics expert struggling to break an alien code
SCIENCE FRICTION; Intelligent sci-fi drama Arrival paints a picture of a divided Earth's shambolic response to its first contact with aliens ARRIVAL (12A) HHHH H
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond has teasing flashes of the beguiling flight of fantasy that Bird surely intended.
TOMORROWLAND: A WORLD BEYOND (12A)
A flight of fantasy for children back then but a reality now as the crew of the Solar Impulse prepare to fly their amazing aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Oman.
Solar impulse: Zero-fuel airplane to land at Muscat Airport
THIS animated family-friendly sequel soars and roars in a fabulous flight of fantasy.
Fired-up Dragon; Handsome adventure sequel is lacking in humour
22 -- Jet Airways, India's premier airline celebrated Children's Day by operating a Flight of Fantasy S2 9805 in Mumbai for underprivileged and those with special needs.
Jet Airways Gives Wings To Dreams With 'Flight Of Fantasy' On The Occasion Of Childrens Day
With a flight of fantasy on the London Eye and a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament also included, this is a 'Capital' break away!
Diamond UK Breaks
Science contest comprised different modules, Kasouty, Eureka, Pop it, Flight of fantasy and Spain the bridge.
GIKI science fair attracts large students
RIHANNA Airways have taken to the skies on what promises to be a chaotic flight of fantasy.
DIAMOND IN THE SKY; RIHANNA JETS OFF FOR CRAZY TOUR