flight of fancy vs will o' the wisp

flight of fancy

noun
  • An idea, narrative, suggestion, etc., which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative. 

will o' the wisp

noun
  • A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue. 

  • A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise. 

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