Not/never in somebody’s wildest dreams
phrase
Something that is very surprising and unexpected to someone, beyond what they could have thought or imagined.
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would actually win the lottery.
Often appears as...
- never thought in my wildest dreams
- can't believe in my wildest dreams
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Something that is very surprising and unexpected to someone, beyond what they could have thought or imagined.
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would actually win the lottery.
Often appears as...
- never thought in my wildest dreams
- can't believe in my wildest dreams
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Surprise
Use when something happens that's so surprising, it's beyond what one could even imagine.
I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd move to another country.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emphasis
Shows strong feelings about the unlikelihood of an event or situation.
She never in her wildest dreams expected to meet her favorite author.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
The phrase can refer to both incredibly good or bad scenarios.
He never in his wildest dreams imagined such a disaster could happen here.
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