
A counsel of perfection
Ideal but Impractical
Emphasizes how an idea is theoretically perfect, yet not realistic due to life's limitations.

Eating a perfectly balanced diet for every meal is a counsel of perfection for most people.
Unattainable Standard
Highlights a standard or expectation that is too high to meet.

Asking the team to make no mistakes at all is like a counsel of perfection.
Gentle Criticism
Often used to softly criticize someone's overly optimistic or demanding suggestion.

Your idea for weekly community clean-ups is a counsel of perfection, given our tight budget.
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