In A Fool's Paradise Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does In A Fool's Paradise Idiom mean?

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in a fool's paradise What does in a fool's paradise mean?	seem to be happy but in a situation that will not last	The couple were living in a fool's paradise with their temporary jobs and the high salaries.
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try one`s hand at (something) What does "try one`s hand at (something)" mean?	to make an (inexperienced) attempt at something	I have decided to try my hand at sailing a boat this summer.

have bigger fish to fry What does "have bigger fish to fry" mean?	to have more important things to do	I have bigger fish to fry and I do not want to do extra work for my company.
on credit What does "on credit" mean?	to be purchased by using credit	I purchased the stereo on credit.
close call/shave What does "close call/shave" mean?	an accident that almost happens but does not happen	I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.
cut (someone) a check What does "cut (someone) a check" mean?	to write a check to someone, to have a computer print a check (usually used for checks from a business)	We cut the man a check for the work that he had done.

fit (someone) out with (something) What does "fit (someone) out with (something)" mean?	to provide someone with something	The store helped to fit us out with camping equipment for our holiday.
fruitcake What does "fruitcake" mean?	male homosexual
a cat nap What does "a cat nap" mean?	a short sleep taken during the day	I had a cat nap during the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.
drop around What does "drop around" mean?	to come for a visit	My friend plans to drop around for a visit tomorrow.

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In A Fool's Paradise Idiom