ask, cry, etc. for the moon

idiomPart ofmoon

ask, cry, etc. for the moon — idiom

1. To want something that is very unlikely or impossible to get.

1.idiom
Definition

To want something that is very unlikely or impossible to get.

Example

Mia knew that asking for a private jet was crying for the moon.

Is it really asking for the moon to want a quiet place to study?