Where does the phrase "pipe dream" come from?

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Where does the phrase "pipe dream" come from?

2007-06-01 07:59:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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A pipe dream is a fantastic hope that is generally regarded as being nearly impossible.

2007-06-01 08:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by whiner_cooler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Some would opine that it comes from opium usage (you use a pipe to smoke it) and it gives you fantastic dreams that will never come true, for once the opium wears off, you are left with your miserable existance

2007-06-01 08:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Smokin' that ILLEGAL stuff, I would assume! Opium, hash, whatever. The dreams may be NICE, but you really can't make them reality when doin' the drugs.

2007-06-01 08:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋