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come true

idiom
Meaning

to happen in real life exactly as you hoped or imagined it would.


Examples
SIMPLE

I hope your dream comes true one day.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of hard work, her dream of opening a small bakery finally came true.

COMPLEX

It felt surreal to watch her long-held ambition come true, as the reality of the moment surpassed everything she had previously imagined.

Last updated April 22, 2026