fool's paradise
noun
a state of enjoyment based on false beliefs or hopes; a state of illusory happiness.
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Origin of fool's paradise
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
Words nearby fool's paradise
fool hen, fool's cap, fool's errand, fool's gold, fool's mate, fool's paradise, fool's-parsley, foolery, foolfish, foolhardy, foolish
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British Dictionary definitions for fool's paradise
fool's paradise
noun
illusory happiness
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Idioms and Phrases with fool's paradise
fool's paradise
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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