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Dream on.

What you are expecting or wanting to happen is nothing but fantasy. You want to get promoted to general manager? Dream on. You, an opera singer? Dream on.

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dream on

(spoken)

what you want will not happen a€?I've got a feeling I'll win the lottery this week.a€? a€?Dream on!a€?

Usage notes: usually said to answer someone else, as in the example.

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dream on

v. Slang

To fantasize about something that is improbable or unrealistic. Used chiefly as a scornful command: So you want to move to Hollywood and become a movie star? Dream on!

See also: dream, on