A dream come true Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹim/ /ˈkəm/ /ˈtɹu

uh DREEM kuhm TROO

UK

æɪ/ /dɹˈiːm/ /kˈʌm/ /tɹˈuː

uh DREEM kum TROO

Definition

A phrase used to describe something very special or desired that has actually happened, especially after wishing or hoping for it.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is positive and often emotional, used for significant achievements or events. Common with 'winning', 'meeting', or 'getting'. Not typically used for small, everyday wishes.

• Spanish: un sueño hecho realidad
• Portuguese (BR): um sonho realizado
• Portuguese (PT): um sonho tornado realidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 梦想成真
• Chinese (Traditional): 夢想成真
• Hindi: सपना सच होना
• Arabic: حلم تحقق
• Bengali: স্বপ্ন পূরণ - স্বপ্ন সত্যি হওয়া
• Russian: осуществление мечты - мечта сбылась
• Japanese: 夢が叶う
• Vietnamese: giấc mơ thành hiện thực
• Korean: 꿈이 이루어지다
• Turkish: hayallerin gerçekleşmesi - gerçek olan bir hayal
• Urdu: ایک خواب کی تعبیر - خواب پورا ہونا
• Indonesian: mimpi yang menjadi kenyataan

Example Sentences

Winning the contest is a dream come true for me.

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Meeting my favorite singer was a dream come true.

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Getting this job is a dream come true.

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When I walked onto that stage, it honestly felt like a dream come true.

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This trip to Paris is honestly a dream come true for my family.

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Honestly, working with you guys is a dream come true.

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