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The land of milk and honey

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Expectation vs. RealityPlay
Used when a place doesn't meet someone's hopeful expectations. SlideHe thought moving abroad would be the land of milk and honey, yet he struggled to find work.
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Sometimes said sarcastically about a place that is far from luxurious. SlideWith all the noise and mess, this is hardly the land of milk and honey!
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Doesn't only refer to physical comfort but also to happiness and fulfillment. SlideFor her, a small cottage in the countryside was the land of milk and honey.