“to be a dreamer”
Meaning: a person who has big dreams and is optimistic or hopeful about the future, but usually in a way that seems unrealistic or unpractical
Similar Expressions
- He is a dreamer.
- He is an idealist.
- He is an optimist.
When do we use it?
We use this word to describe a person. This has nothing to do with sleeping or actual dreams. These dreams are more like goals, ideas, or visions for the future.
- Mark always talk about world peace. He is a dreamer.
How do we use it?
We usually use this word after a “be verb” and in other ways that nouns like this are used.
- She is a dreamer.
- They are dreamers.
- He is such a dreamer.
- What a dreamer!
Example English Conversations
A) What is your goal this year?
B) I want to help end poverty in America.
A) You mean you want to make sure that nobody is poor.
B) Yes.
A) That is a big goal. You are quite the dreamer.
A) She thinks she can solve all of the company’s problems easily.
B) I guess she is a big dreamer.
A) He always talks about becoming the CEO of a major company.
B) He is a dreamer. He is not talented at all.
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