live the dream

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)Toexperiencetheachievementofeverysuccessthat one hasaspiredtoachieve, especially from acareer.1991June 19, Sara Rimer, “School Heroes, After the Last Time Up”, inNew York Times, retrieved5 March 2013:But Manny Ramirez isliving the dream; two weeks ago, he signed a quarter-million-dollar contract with the Cleveland Indians.2004April 12, Andrew D. Arnold, “Keeping It 'Riel'”, inTime:Chester Brownlives 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.2006July 2, Nick Allen,Beckham stands down as captain,The Independent(UK)(retrieved 5 March 2013):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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