Castles In The Air – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS

Castles In The Air – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking.

Definition: 

plans that have very little chance of happening

Example:

“I really want to become a famous Hollywood actor, but I realize that it’s just a castle in the air and that I shouldn’t quit my day job. “

“Sometimes you feel that your hopes and ambitions are just castle in the air. But hold on to your dreams; one of them will soon come true.“

“Before you start building castles in the air, just think how much all this is likely to cost.“

Exercise: 

1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below.
   “She tells me she’s planned out her whole career, but as far as I can see it’s all just ____________________.“
   A. the silent majority
   B. castles in the air
   C. made my hair stand on air
   D. second-class citizens
2. Describe the dream job you want to do . Try to use this idiom in your speech. You should say:
   – What the job is
   – How you could apply for this job
   – What you need to do for this job
   And explain why you want to do this job

Also check :

• Idioms for IELTS Speaking