🌟 Dream On
Definition:§
Dream on – A jocular—even sardonic—way of telling someone that what they hope for is impossible. Often used to imply skepticism about another’s overly optimistic or unrealistic aspirations.
Synonyms:§
- “Keep dreaming”
- “In your dreams”
- “As if!”
- “Ha! Good luck with that!”
Antonyms:§
- “Reality check”
- “Face facts”
- “Come back down to earth”
Quotes:§
- “Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
- “Dream on, you’ll never reach the stars if you don’t shoot for the moon!”
Related Terms:§
- Pipe dream: An unrealistic hope or fantasy.
- Castle in the air: Extravagant hopes that are unattainable.
- Pie in the sky: A promise of wonderful things to come that will never be given.
Proverbs:§
- “Don’t build castles in the air.” (Spanish Proverb): Don’t just dream; do something to achieve your dream.
- “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” (Mixed Wisdom): Action is necessary for fruition.
Literary References:§
Books:
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: This famous tale encourages chasing dreams and understanding omens along the journey.
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: Speaks volumes about striving for purpose even amid adverse circumstances.
Movies:
- Pursuit of Happyness: Will Smith portrays the quintessential story of pushing through all odds to achieve one’s dreams.
- Inception: Chris Nolan takes dreaming—literal and figurative—to the extreme, blending ambitious storytelling with complex themes.
Songs:
- “Imagine” by John Lennon: A call to dream of a peaceful world.
- “Dream On” by Aerosmith: Reminds us of resilience and ambition.
Inspirational Thought:§
“Dream on—because reality was built on the bluest hues of imagination.”
Until next time, remember: Dreams are the raw materials of greatness.
Keep dreaming big!
