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blue-sky

  (blū'skī')
adj.
  1. Unrealistic and impractical: [The author] shows what is testable physics, what is philosphy's domain, and what is blue-sky nonsense” (Ann Finkbeiner).
  2. Having a cloudless sky; clear: a blue-sky day.
intr.v., -skied, -sky·ing, -skies.

To hold or express unrealistic or impractical views, especially in estimating something. Often used with it.


 
 
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the sky as viewed during daylight
  Synonyms: blue, blue air, wild blue yonder


 
 

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