How to Pronounce "pie in the sky"
expression
PIE in thuh SKY
PIE in thuh SKY
Definition
An idea or promise that sounds great but is unlikely to happen or be achieved; something unrealistic or impossible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskaɪ
British English
pˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIE in thuh SKY
UK
PIE in thuh SKY
Listen in Context
His plan to get rich overnight is just a pie in the sky.
Promised jobs for everyone were a pie in the sky.
Don't trust politicians who offer a pie in the sky.
That new law they keep talking about is just a pie in the sky—I doubt it'll ever happen.