cry for the moon

cry for the moon
cry for the moon
To want or beg for something unattainable
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Main Entry:cry

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ask for what is unattainable or impossible

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ask, cry, etc. for the ˈmoon f8 idiom
(BrE, informal) to ask for sth that is difficult or impossible to get or achieve

Wanting a decent job and a home is hardly asking for the moon.

Main entry:moonidiom

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