Under the illusion Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌɪˈɫuʒən
UN-der thuh i-LOO-zhuhn
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɪlˈuːʒən
UN-duh thee i-LOO-zhuhn
Definition
To believe something that is not true; to mistakenly think or expect something that is not real.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to point out a mistaken belief—often gently or to correct someone. Common with 'be' (was under the illusion), sometimes used sarcastically. Don't confuse with 'illusion' meaning magic trick.
Spanish: bajo la ilusión - creer erróneamentePortuguese (BR): sob a ilusão - ilusoriamentePortuguese (PT): sob a ilusão - com a ilusãoChinese (Simplified): 以为（错误地） - 存有错觉Chinese (Traditional): 以為（錯誤地） - 存有錯覺Hindi: भ्रम मेंArabic: تحت الوهمBengali: ভ্রান্ত ধারণায় - ভুল ধারণায়Russian: под иллюзией - ошибочно полагатьJapanese: 錯覚している - 思い込んでいるVietnamese: ảo tưởng - lầm tưởngKorean: 착각하고 있다 - 오해하고 있다Turkish: yanılsama içinde - yanlış bir izlenimdeUrdu: غلط فہمی میںIndonesian: dalam ilusi - salah paham
Example Sentences
He was under the illusion that the exam was next week.
basic
She is under the illusion that money can buy happiness.
basic
Many people are under the illusion that fast food is always cheap.
basic
I used to be under the illusion that I could learn a language in a month.
natural
Don’t be under the illusion that getting up early means you’ll get more done.
natural
You’re under the illusion if you think things will change just by waiting.
natural