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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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BMW, if you’re listening, please make Mr. Ryan’s dreams come true.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

What 250 years means: America is where dreams come true, and where you can work hard and be part of the contribution of the country.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The SpaceX IPO was built on dreams, some, or many, of which might never come true.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

"It's the first game, a large crowd, so this would be a dream come true for him and his family."

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

But people always said to put things under your pillow when you go to bed, and if you make a wish, it will come true.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong

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