PIE-IN-THE-SKY

(slang) having false promises of wonderful things to comeN at some future time. The phrase originated about 1905 in America when union organizers warned workers not to believe the promises of management, because "You only get pie in the sky when you die." —SHSBC Binder 11 Approved Glossary

(slang) having false promises of wonderful things to come-at some future time. The phrase originated about 1905 in America when union organizers warned workers not to believe the promises of management, because "You only get pie in the sky when you die."