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Just a fool's hope

🇬🇧 UK //dʒʌst ə fuːlz hoʊp// 🇺🇸 US //dʒʌst ə fuːlz hoʊp//

Meaning of Just a fool's hope

An unrealistic or naive hope that is unlikely to be fulfilled.

In simple words: A hope that seems silly or unlikely to happen.

Just a fool's hope in a sentence

• He held onto just a fool's hope that she would return.
• Relying on just a fool's hope is not a strategy for success.
• She realized it was just a fool's hope to think he would change.
• His dreams of winning the lottery were just a fool's hope.
• They called it just a fool's hope to believe he would win.

How to use Just a fool's hope

Use in informal contexts to express unlikely optimism. Not suitable for formal writing or serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a fool jumping joyfully, holding a balloon labeled 'hope' that is floating away.

Related words

Collocations with Just a fool's hope

• fool's hope lost
• clutching at a fool's hope
• just a fool's hope
• feelings of a fool's hope
• dismiss a fool's hope

Synonyms for Just a fool's hope

• pipe dream
• wishful thinking
• unrealistic expectation
• fantasy
• delusion

Common mistakes with Just a fool's hope

• Confused by literal meaning.
• Used in overly serious contexts.
• Misused as a positive encouragement.

Frequently asked questions about Just a fool's hope

What does Just a fool's hope mean?

A hope that seems silly or unlikely to happen.

What is the definition of Just a fool's hope?

An unrealistic or naive hope that is unlikely to be fulfilled.

How do you use Just a fool's hope in a sentence?

He held onto just a fool's hope that she would return.

Can you give another example of Just a fool's hope?

Relying on just a fool's hope is not a strategy for success.

What are synonyms for Just a fool's hope?

Common alternatives include pipe dream, wishful thinking, unrealistic expectation, fantasy, delusion.

What words go with Just a fool's hope?

It commonly pairs with fool's hope lost, clutching at a fool's hope, just a fool's hope, feelings of a fool's hope, dismiss a fool's hope.

What are common mistakes when using Just a fool's hope?

Confused by literal meaning. Used in overly serious contexts. Misused as a positive encouragement.

How do you pronounce Just a fool's hope?

US: //dʒʌst ə fuːlz hoʊp//, UK: //dʒʌst ə fuːlz hoʊp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Just a fool's hope formal or informal?

"Just a fool's hope" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Just a fool's hope?

Use in informal contexts to express unlikely optimism. Not suitable for formal writing or serious discussions.