Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the moon on a stick

/ˈmun ɑn ə ˈstɪk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: the -moon on a -stick
IPA: /ˈmun ɑn ə ˈstɪk/

26

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

All that one could desire, especially as an unreasonable demand; everything.

Example Sentences

"Once I saved twenty-five dollars and bought her a print gown for her birthday, and she was so pleased you'd have thought I'd given her the moon on a stick."
"There is no point in asking for the moon on a stick, but we can produce cheap sticks through a sensible division of labour and sell them with effective market segmentation strategies. Leave the moon for dreamers."
"You promise partners the moon on a stick, so that you can snatch it back easily when you change your mind."
"What more do I want—the moon on a stick of course."

Etymology

The term describes something that is impossible to obtain.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmun ɑn ə ˈstɪk/
British English: /ˈmuːn ɒn ə ˈstɪk/

Phrases

ask for the moon heaven on a stick moon shot promise the moon

Frequently Paired Words

ask for the moon heaven on a stick moon shot promise the moon

Rhymes With

shift stick megalographic laconophilic

Questions

How do you pronounce the moon on a stick?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmun ɑn ə ˈstɪk/.
What does the moon on a stick mean?: All that one could desire, especially as an unreasonable demand; everything.
Where does the moon on a stick come from?: The term describes something that is impossible to obtain.

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