sweet dreams
Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Goodnight, sweet dreams.”
“I tucked the children into bed, kissed them goodnight, and whispered sweet dreams.”
“As the fire dimmed, he offered a soft smile and wished her sweet dreams before leaving the room.”
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American Dream
The ideal stressing egalitarianism and that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve material prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
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home sweet home
Expressing contentment or relief at residing in or returning to one's own home.
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in your dreams
Used to express the speaker's skepticism about another's preceding statement about a desired or assumed state of affairs.
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keep someone sweet
To keep someone friendly or satisfied by complying with their wishes or preferences.
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live the dream
To experience the achievement of every success that one has aspired to achieve, especially from a career.
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pipe dream
A desire or idea which is unlikely to materialize, or a plan which is unlikely to work; a near impossibility.
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sweet fuck all
Fuck all.
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sweet hereafter
Heaven; paradise as enjoyed in the afterlife.
Last updated August 10, 2026