Meaning of live the dream | Babel Free

Definitions

To experience the achievement of every success that one has aspired to achieve, especially from a career.

idiomatic

Examples

“But Manny Ramirez is living the dream; two weeks ago, he signed a quarter-million-dollar contract with the Cleveland Indians.”

“Chester Brown lives the dream. . . . [W]ith the publication of his graphic novel, "Louis Riel," he not only has a hit, but also the accolades of the industry.”

“Beckham choked back tears. . . . He said he had "lived the dream" but with a new manager taking over it was time for a new captain.”

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