Dream on Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹim/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DREEM-awn or DREEM-ahn
dɹˈiːm/ /ˈɒn
dreem-ON
Definition
'Dream on' is an informal expression used to tell someone that what they want or expect is very unlikely or impossible.
Usage & Nuances
'Dream on' is sarcastic or dismissive, often said with irony to express disbelief. It's informal and sometimes mildly rude if said in a sharp tone. Commonly used as a standalone command: "Dream on!".
Spanish: sigue soñandoPortuguese (BR): pode sonharPortuguese (PT): podes sonharChinese (Simplified): 做梦去吧Chinese (Traditional): 作夢去吧Hindi: अच्छा सपना देखोArabic: احلم على راحتكBengali: দুঃস্বপ্ন দেখো - ভাবেই দ্যাখো (বিদ্রূপ)Russian: мечтай - размечталсяJapanese: 夢でも見てなよ - 無理だよVietnamese: mơ đi - nằm mơ giữa ban ngàyKorean: 꿈 깨라 - 꿈도 꾸지 마Turkish: hayal et - boşuna heveslenmeUrdu: خواب دیکھو - خیالوں میں رہوIndonesian: mimpi saja - jangan mimpi
Example Sentences
You think you can finish all this work in one hour? Dream on.
basic
If you think you will get a raise this month, dream on.
basic
He said he wants to be famous without working hard? Dream on!
basic
"You're going to beat me at chess? Dream on, buddy!"
natural
Oh, you think mom will let you eat ice cream for breakfast? Dream on!
natural
If you think you're getting away with breaking the rules this time, dream on.
natural