come true

Idioms  

1. Happen as predicted, be realized or fulfilled, as in Her marriage is my fondest dream come true. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

"A dream come true to start at Stamford Bridge for my Premier League debut," Derry wrote on social media.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In an environment of weakening consumer activity, it is unlikely central bankers greatest fear—that inflation expectations will become unanchored—will come true.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

In an environment of weakening consumer activity, it is unlikely central bankers greatest fear—that inflation expectations will become unanchored—will come true.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Curet says it was a "dream come true" to work alongside Zendaya as she loves the actress "so much", but this also raised the stakes.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It was a part of the wish, and the rest had come true, so it had to, too.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor