Like a bad dream

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Negative Emotion

Use it to describe experiences or situations that cause discomfort or distress, like a real bad dream would.

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Listening to the eerie music felt like a bad dream.

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Intensity Matters

Best used for situations that are deeply upsetting rather than just mildly unpleasant.

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The news of the accident was like a bad dream.

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Not Literal

It's a figurative expression and doesn't mean the speaker actually had a bad dream about the situation.

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The chaotic day at work was like a bad dream.

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