Entry 1
A fool’s paradise
Meaning A state of euphoria with no basis in reality.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- He thinks he is going to get the top job but there’s no chance of that. He’s just living in a fool’s paradise.
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Idioms · 3 entries
Shakespeare
What does "Shakespeare" mean?
A state of euphoria with no basis in reality.
A fool’s paradise
The United Kingdom - 16th century.
Method to my madness
Britain, 17th century. From Shakespeare’s Hamlet, as ‘though this is madness, yet there is method in it’.
Salad days
Shakespeare
Entry 2
Method to my madness
Meaning Odd actions that appear meaningless but are done for a good reason.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Mixing cooking oil with the petrol might seem a little odd, but just wait, you'll see there's method in my madness.
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Entry 3
Salad days
Meaning The days of one's youthful inexperience and enthusiasm.
Usage Mainly Britain.
Example
- I'm too old and cynical to believe politician's promises now. I'm well past my salad days.
Pronunciation