Fairytale ending

Meaning

A happy simplistic ending to a story similar to those found in fairy tales.

Examples

Disney stories are great for kids, but their fairytale endings don’t match real life for adults.

Where did it originate?

Britain, late 19th century. Used in a magazine article by Charles Dickens.

Where is it used?

Worldwide.

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