In an ideal/a perfect world
phrase
Used to describe a perfect situation where everything is as one would like it.
In an ideal world, there would be no poverty.
Often appears as...
- living in a perfect world
- dwell in an ideal world
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to describe a perfect situation where everything is as one would like it.
In an ideal world, there would be no poverty.
Often appears as...
- living in a perfect world
- dwell in an ideal world
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Hypothetical Context
The phrase often suggests a hypothetical or non-realistic situation used for comparison.
In an ideal world, I'd have a private jet to avoid traffic.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Desire
Use it to express what you wish would happen, knowing that it's unlikely or impractical.
In a perfect world, all children would have access to free education.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrasting Reality
It's often used to contrast an imperfect current situation with a desirable, but unreachable, alternative.
In an ideal world, we would not need to work overtime.
Pro Tip 1/3Hypothetical Context
The phrase often suggests a hypothetical or non-realistic situation used for comparison.
In an ideal world, I'd have a private jet to avoid traffic.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Desire
Use it to express what you wish would happen, knowing that it's unlikely or impractical.
In a perfect world, all children would have access to free education.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrasting Reality
It's often used to contrast an imperfect current situation with a desirable, but unreachable, alternative.
In an ideal world, we would not need to work overtime.
Pro Tip 1/3Hypothetical Context
The phrase often suggests a hypothetical or non-realistic situation used for comparison.
In an ideal world, I'd have a private jet to avoid traffic.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Desire
Use it to express what you wish would happen, knowing that it's unlikely or impractical.
In a perfect world, all children would have access to free education.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrasting Reality
It's often used to contrast an imperfect current situation with a desirable, but unreachable, alternative.
In an ideal world, we would not need to work overtime.
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