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fool's paradise

American  

noun

  1. a state of enjoyment based on false beliefs or hopes; a state of illusory happiness.

fool's paradise British  

noun

  1. illusory happiness

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fool's paradise Idioms  

  1. State of delusive contentment or false hope. For example, Joan lived in a fool's paradise, looking forward to a promotion she would never get. This expression was first recorded in 1462.

Etymology

Origin of fool's paradise

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

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