Mare’s Nest

Synonyms of mare’s nest

• fantasy
• illusion
• delusion

Antonyms of mare’s nest

• reality
• truth
• certainty

Collocations of mare’s nest

discovery

Frequency: 70 %

The exciting discovery of a new species in the rainforest was a true mare's nest.

problem

Frequency: 60 %

The unexpected problem with the project turned out to be a mare's nest.

confusion

Frequency: 50 %

The unravelling confusion surrounding the scandal was a real mare's nest.

Idiomatic Expressions for mare’s nest

• Phrase: a mare's nest
  Meaning: a situation or idea that is illusory, deceptive, or imaginary
  Usage: The new investment opportunity turned out to be a mare's nest, with no real chance of success.