Places Not Found on Maps

Idioms have become part of the English language. Literary genres would not be interesting, colorful, and mysterious without idioms. Below is a list of imaginary places used in idiomatic expressions.

1. El Dorado
   
   
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   An imaginary country where the traveler can make a fortune without any effort.
   Example: Having worked tediously as a farmer, Mark searches for El Dorado where all his toil could end.

2. Never-Never Land
   
   
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   A non-existent but very attractive place or state of affairs.
   Example: Most Filipinos dream of going to never - never - land.

3. Eden
   
   
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   A place of sheer bliss and delight.
   Example: Her marriage to a business tycoon has brought her to Eden.

4. Limbo
   
   
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   A place adjoining hell, which accommodated unbaptized infants.
   Example: Alyssa dreamed of having been to limbo.

5. The Land of Nod
   
   
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   Asleep
   Example: When his mother entered his room, Jason was wandering in the land of Nod.

6. Shangri-la
   
   
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   A state of mind lacking in drive or interest, dull placidity.
   Example: After failing the test, Joseff was in Shangri- la.

7. A Fool's Paradise
   
   
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   A comfortable illusion which could only have deceived a fool.
   Example: Getting married to a foreigner is like a fool's paradise for him.

8. Topsy-Turvy
   
   
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   A chaotic, mixed up world, etc.
   Example: After the storm, the place turned into a topsy - turvy land.