a counsel of despair
a counsel of despair
an action to be taken when all else fails
2003 - Guardian - This is not a counsel of despair. The argument in favour of the euro can be won, as Winning From Behind, a pamphlet published today by Britain in Europe, argues.
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a counsel of perfection
advice that is ideal but not feasible
1986 - E. Hall in Home Owner Manual – Twice yearly desludging has been recommended but this is probably a counsel of perfection.
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