Meaning of the word "a figment of someone's imagination" in English
What does "a figment of someone's imagination" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a figment of someone's imagination
US /ə ˈfɪɡmənt əv ˈsʌmwʌnz ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
UK /ə ˈfɪɡmənt əv ˈsʌmwʌnz ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
Idiom
1.
something that someone has imagined and that does not really exist
Example:
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The monster under the bed was just a figment of his imagination.
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Her fear of flying is not a figment of her imagination; it's a real phobia.
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