dream on
idiom
informal
—used to say that one does not think something that another person wants or expects will ever happen
"I think my band will be famous one day." "Dream on."
Examples of dream on in a Sentence
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He's achieved things most baseball players can only dream on, though his path to success was hardly a straight line.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
However, his electric arsenal provides the Yankees with something to dream on.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Why did no one check on him the previous day when he was incapacitated by a Gemma fever dream on his couch?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
While pursuing a childhood dream on the mats, Kenney has spent the past two weeks contemplating the unexpected death of a grandfather who was an important person in his life.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The Giants likely will dream on Eldridge’s impact for a while longer.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The emotional rollercoaster of the doping saga and losing an Olympic dream on her favorite court has diminished her, however temporarily.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Latin Grammys 2024 winners list:Juan Luis Guerra takes home album of the year, Karol G makes history
Chiquis fulfills touring dream on Diamantes Tour
Chiquis took her album on the road with the Diamantes Tour.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Many Americans dream of owning a home near or on the ocean, but due to high mortgage rates and rising real estate values, many have put this dream on hold.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
However, his electric arsenal provides the Yankees with something to dream on.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Why did no one check on him the previous day when he was incapacitated by a Gemma fever dream on his couch?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
While pursuing a childhood dream on the mats, Kenney has spent the past two weeks contemplating the unexpected death of a grandfather who was an important person in his life.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The Giants likely will dream on Eldridge’s impact for a while longer.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The emotional rollercoaster of the doping saga and losing an Olympic dream on her favorite court has diminished her, however temporarily.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Latin Grammys 2024 winners list:Juan Luis Guerra takes home album of the year, Karol G makes history
Chiquis fulfills touring dream on Diamantes Tour
Chiquis took her album on the road with the Diamantes Tour.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Many Americans dream of owning a home near or on the ocean, but due to high mortgage rates and rising real estate values, many have put this dream on hold.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
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“Dream on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dream%20on. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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