fond illusion
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It is a statistic which illustrates Trimble's underrated value and neatly explodes the fond illusion of Ulster grinding their way to victory with a narrow, kicking-obsessed game plan.
From The Guardian • Dec. 14, 2012
Once more, however, the Emperor, by his swift moves, shattered this fond illusion.
From World's War Events, Vol. I by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)
It was a fond illusion amongst the boys that resin so applied deadened the effects of the cane.
From The Gold-Stealers A Story of Waddy by Dyson, Edward
And now this fond illusion must go with the rest—the girl who had served him so loyally was ashamed of it!
From Clarence by Harte, Bret
Such, in the fond illusion of my heart, Such picture would I at that time have made; And seen the soul of truth in every part, A steadfast peace that might not be betray'd.
From The Golden Treasury Of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language by Palgrave, Francis Turner