Live the dream Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹim

LIV (or LYV) thuh (or thee) DREEM

UK

lɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈiːm

liv (or LEEV) thuh (or thee) DREEM

Definition

To have a life that is exactly what you always wanted, often with happiness, success, or freedom. Sometimes used humorously or ironically when life is not perfect.

Usage & Nuances

Often used informally, in both positive and ironic senses. Common in social media: 'Just got my dream job, living the dream!' but also as a joke about daily struggles: 'Monday morning—living the dream.' Rarely used in formal writing.

• Spanish: vivir el sueño
• Portuguese (BR): viver o sonho
• Portuguese (PT): viver o sonho
• Chinese (Simplified): 实现梦想 - 过上梦想的生活
• Chinese (Traditional): 實現夢想 - 過上夢想的生活
• Hindi: सपना जीना
• Arabic: عيش الحلم
• Bengali: স্বপ্নের জীবন যাপন করা - স্বপ্ন পূরণ হওয়া
• Russian: жить как в мечте - жить мечтой
• Japanese: 夢のような生活を送る - 夢を生きる
• Vietnamese: sống như mơ - sống cuộc đời mơ ước
• Korean: 꿈같은 삶을 살다 - 꿈을 이루며 살다
• Turkish: hayalini yaşamak - rüya gibi yaşamak
• Urdu: خواب جیسی زندگی گزارنا
• Indonesian: menjalani hidup impian - hidup seperti mimpi

Example Sentences

She got her dream job—now she lives the dream.

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Moving to the beach, they want to live the dream.

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He says he wants to travel the world and live the dream.

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Another Monday at work—just living the dream!

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With coffee in hand and no meetings, I'm living the dream today.

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He bought a van and drives across Europe—really living the dream.

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