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mistake windmills for giants

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To perceive ordinary, nonthreatening objects or situations as significant dangers or adversaries, often due to an overly romantic, idealistic, or deluded worldview.

idiomatic, informal

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

mistaked mistaken mistakes mistakes windmills for giants mistakest mistaketh

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