A fool's paradise Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
A situation in which someone is happy because they do not know or accept how bad things really are. It describes an unreal sense of happiness or security based on false beliefs or ignorance.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This idiom is mostly used in written or formal spoken English. It often implies criticism, suggesting someone is ignoring reality to feel good. Common with 'living in a fool's paradise' or 'build/castles in the air.' Not used for brief, minor misunderstandings.
جمل نموذجية
He is living in a fool's paradise if he thinks the problem will solve itself.
basic
Don't let yourself be in a fool's paradise by ignoring their warnings.
basic
Believing everything will be perfect without effort is a fool's paradise.
basic
She knows the truth but stays in a fool's paradise because it's easier than facing reality.
natural
Investing everything in such a risky plan is nothing but a fool's paradise.
natural
They’re in a fool's paradise thinking their team can win with no practice.
natural