English Idioms
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Dream come true
Meaning
The idiom "dream come true" refers to a situation where one's desires or dreams become reality. It is often used when something happens that was previously imagined or hoped for, such as winning a contest, landing a job, or finding love. This idiom can also be used to describe a person achieving their goals or aspirations in life.
Usage
- After years of struggling to make it big in the music industry, [artist's name]'s album finally reached the top charts and became a dream come true for him.
- When I found out that I won the lottery, I couldn't believe my luck - it was truly a dream come true for me.
- After years of dating unsuccessfully, [couple's name] finally found love and got married in the most beautiful ceremony ever.
- My dream of traveling around the world has come true thanks to my job as a travel blogger.
- When I received my acceptance letter for the prestigious university I had applied to, I felt like all my hard work had paid off - it was truly a dream come true for me. The usage of this idiom can vary depending on the context. For example, it can be used in a positive or negative way. Positive usage refers to something that turned out well, while negative usage refers to something that didn't go as planned.
Roots and History
The earliest known use of the idiom "dream come true" dates back to 1607 when it was first used in a book written by William Shakespeare called "Twelfth Night." Since then, the idiom has become a commonly used expression in English literature and everyday conversation. The meaning of the idiom has remained relatively constant over time, but its usage has evolved to reflect changes in society and culture.
Synonyms in English
- Come true
- Happen to be true
- Realize one's dreams
- Fulfill one's wishes
- Make it happen
Synonyms in other languages
- Spanish: "realizar uno de sus sueños" (to realize one of your dreams)
- French: "avoir ses rêves réalisés" (to have one's dreams realized)
- German: "einen Traum erfüllen" (to fulfill a dream)
- Italian: "fare realizzare un sogno" (to make a dream come true)
- Japanese: "夢を実現する" (to realize a dream)