dangerous illusion

Frequency: 6.03.1 per million words

Refers to a false belief that can lead to harm.

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Examples (10)

  • To believe you have nothing more to learn is a dangerous illusion.
  • The idea that success comes without effort is a dangerous illusion.
  • Many politicians create the dangerous illusion of quick fixes.
  • Living in a dangerous illusion of invincibility can lead to reckless behavior.
  • We must not foster the dangerous illusion that poverty will solve itself.
  • His belief that he could handle the market alone proved to be a dangerous illusion.
  • The peace treaty created a dangerous illusion of security.
  • This economic plan might give a dangerous illusion of stability but is unsustainable.
  • Letting people believe in a simple solution to complex problems is a dangerous illusion.
  • It's a dangerous illusion to think that ignoring climate change will make it disappear.