
cry for the moon
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English Dictionarycry for the moonto want something that is not possible
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Idiomscry for the moonto want something that is not possible.
There's no point hoping for a permanent peace in the area. It's like asking for the moon. (usually in continuous tenses)
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cry for the moon v. phr. To want something that you cannot reach or have; try for the impossible.
John asked his mother for a hundred dollars today. He's always asking for the moon. Compare: PROMISE THE MOON.
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