えにかいたもち
絵に描いた餅
pie in the sky; castles in the air; drawing of a rice cake
N3Expression
Expression
pie in the sky•castles in the air•drawing of a rice cake
Example Sentences
絵に書いた餅は食べられない。
Never confuse art with life.
君の夢一杯のビジネスプラン、絵に描いた餅にならんことを切に望むよ。
This business plan of yours seems almost too optimistic. All I can say is I hope it's more than just wishful thinking.