Meaning: An unrealistic hope or plan that is unlikely to happen
Hindi: एक अवास्तविक आशा या योजना जो शायद ही पूरी हो
Synonyms: wishful thinking, fantasy, unrealistic dream
Antonyms: reality, practical plan
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL · SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024
pie in the sky in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Sharon doing the work all by herself? Seems like it is possible, but is very unlikely to happen.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) pie in the sky
The correct answer is: pie in the sky
Explanation:
The idiom "pie in the sky" refers to something that is highly unlikely to happen or unrealistic. In the context of the sentence, it implies that Sharon doing the work all by herself is very unlikely.
Correct sentence:
Sharon doing the work all by herself? Seems like it is possible, but is very pie in the sky to happen.
Why not the others?
• A piece of cake: Refers to something that is very easy to do.
• Bent out of shape: Means to be upset or distressed.
• A bad egg: Refers to a person who is dishonest or has a bad character.
Examples
- “His plan to become a millionaire overnight is just pie in the sky.”
pie in the sky – questions
What is the meaning of pie in the sky in Hindi?
pie in the sky means “एक अवास्तविक आशा या योजना जो शायद ही पूरी हो” in Hindi. In English: An unrealistic hope or plan that is unlikely to happen
What are the synonyms of pie in the sky?
Synonyms of pie in the sky: wishful thinking, fantasy, unrealistic dream.
What is the opposite of pie in the sky?
Antonyms of pie in the sky: reality, practical plan.
Has pie in the sky been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – pie in the sky has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024.