絵に描いた餅、絵に描いた餠、絵にかいた餅、画に描いた餅、絵に描いたもち、絵に描いたモチ
えにかいたもち
enikaitamochi
JMdict entry #1202280
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)noun (common) (futsuumeishi) idiomatic expression pie in the sky; castles in the air; drawing of a rice cake
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
君の夢一杯のビジネスプラン、絵に描いた餅にならんことを切に望むよ。
kimi no yume ippai no bijinesu puran 、 e ni egai ta mochi ni nara n koto wo setsuni nozomu yo 。
This business plan of yours seems almost too optimistic. All I can say is I hope it's more than just wishful thinking.
絵に書いた餅は食べられない。
e ni kai ta mochi ha tabe rare nai 。
Never confuse art with life.