English Reference
Idiom idiom

a dream come true


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


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