Meaning of the word "cry for the moon" in English

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cry for the moon

US /kraɪ fɔr ðə mun/
UK /kraɪ fɔr ðə mun/
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Idiom

1.

to ask for something that is impossible or very difficult to obtain

Example:
You're crying for the moon if you think you can finish this entire project by yourself in one day.
Getting a promotion without any experience is like crying for the moon.
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