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a dream come true

idiom
Meaning

something that happens exactly as you hoped or imagined it would.


Examples
SIMPLE

Winning this competition is a dream come true.

CONTEXTUAL

Getting accepted into my first-choice university was truly a dream come true for my family.

COMPLEX

After years of tireless dedication to her craft, the young artist finally experienced a dream come true when her work was featured in the national gallery.

Last updated April 22, 2026