fool's paradise

American  

noun

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

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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.

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Etymology

Origin of fool's paradise

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

“We’ve invented a fool’s paradise,” Hayden once complained.

From Los Angeles Times

Beckinsale most recently appeared in Charlie Day’s directorial debut, the satirical comedy “Fool’s Paradise.”

From Los Angeles Times

Buthelezi was praised for his approach by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, but one ANC activist described him as a South African "government lackey" who was "living in a fool's paradise".

From BBC

To suggest the military would have no role in Pakistan's politics is a "fool's paradise", he says.

From BBC

Charlie Day casts himself as a passive, nearly silent actor, Latte Pronto, in his feature directing debut, “Fool’s Paradise.”

From New York Times