Castles in the sky

PhotoComix · **Joined:** Apr 12, 2010 **Posts:** 5870

I need to translate a phrase for a Title but not sure of my English

there is anything in English that sound as "Building castles on the Sky " or something similar ?
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Erisian · **Posted:** Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:17 pm **(#2)**

"Building castles in the air" refers to daydreaming and unrealistic wishing. Not being rooted in reality.

charlie34 · **Joined:** Apr 08, 2012 **Posts:** 187

The phrase "don't build castles in the sky" cautions you about making plans that are way above your circumstances or ability to achieve.

The phrase, "building castles in the sky" means that someone is building something big and/or elaborate without a firm foundation upon which to build.

I'm not sure if that helps, but I thought I'd try.

PhotoComix · **Joined:** Apr 12, 2010 **Posts:** 5870

yes it helps, luckily we use a similar metaphor , i was needing the double sense (

the title is for a image of something huge apparently build in the sky ...well looks more as a city than as a castle so i was hoping the metaphor used also in current English..and seems so..fine !..thanks

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

lots of good Googling there, lol