vendre du rêve

== French == === Etymology === Literally, “to sell dream(s).” === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /vɑ̃.dʁə dy ʁɛv/ === Verb === vendre du rêve (derogatory) to sell hope, to peddle snake oil, to be a purveyor of dreams Near-synonym: promettre monts et merveilles (informal) to be the stuff dreams are made of, to sound absolutely great Synonym: faire rêver Ça vend du rêve ! ― (please add an English translation of this usage example) (slang) to be too much (to be someone who is absurdly funny or ridiculous by one's behaviour) Tu vends du rêve ! ― You're too much!