mistake windmills for giants

verb

Etymology

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Definitions

  1. To perceive ordinary, nonthreatening objects or situations as significant dangers or…

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

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