Idiom

Fairytale ending

What does "Fairytale ending" mean?

A happy simplistic ending to a story similar to those found in fairy tales.

Fairytale ending

Britain, late 19th century. Used in a magazine article by Charles Dickens.

A happy simplistic ending to a story similar to those found in fairy tales.

Worldwide.

  • Disney stories are great for kids, but their fairytale endings don't match real life for adults.