Correct option is A
Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
A pipe dream: A plan or wish that is unrealistic and unlikely to be achieved.
Example: Expecting to become a billionaire overnight is just a
pipe dream.
Other related idioms:
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"Castles in the air" – Unrealistic dreams or plans.
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"Cry for the moon" – To desire something impossible.
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"Fool’s paradise" – A state of false happiness.