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Meaning of in one's dreams | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Used to express the speaker's belief that a preceding statement expressed a desired rather than an actual state of affairs.

colloquial, idiomatic

Examples

“"Can't go? Why not? Got a hot date tonight?" / "In my dreams! No, I've got to visit a friend in the hospital."”

“"They said the economy will boost sales next quarter." / "In their dreams! Maybe next year the economy will recover."”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

in one's element in one's feelings in one's head in one's hip pocket in one's infinite wisdom in one's midst