Idioms and Phrases on Dreams with examples

Idioms and Phrases on Dreams with examples

This section gets you some interesting Idioms and Phrases on Dreams along with meanings and examples.

Anyone interested in improving their communication skills will find this list of idioms and phrases with examples interesting. However, all the freshers and students preparing for their competitive exams like MBA, NMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, MHCET, Banking exams, IBPS, SBI, RRB, SSB, SSC, RBI, UPSC etc. will find this collection of idioms with explanation especially useful.
1. Dream on    
Meaning: Imagination of something that is not likely to happen.
Example: "Yeah, Dream on'. This is the only task you can perform" said his mother.

2. Broken dreams    
Meaning: Wishes that are not fulfilled.
Example: i. She is upset, because she does not get what she wants. Her life is broken dreams.
ii. Children would end up with broken dreams if Tom and Lara appeal for divorce.

3. Like a dream
Meaning: Something that cannot be believed easily.
Example: The beautiful painting created by the handicapped boy was like a dream for us.

4. Dream come true    
Meaning: Wish or desire which is fulfilled
Example: My visit to Switzerland was like a dream come true.  

5. Pipe dream   
Meaning: A dream which is impossible to achieve.
Example: Pursuing higher studies in America is certainly a pipe dream for us.