Not/never in somebody’s wildest dreams

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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.
Visual representation of "not/never in somebody’s wildest dreams" - Something that is very surprising and unexpected to someone, beyond what they could have thought or imagined.

Often appears as...

  • never thought in my wildest dreams
  • can't believe in my wildest dreams

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Idiomatic

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Unexpected Surprise

Use when something happens that's so surprising, it's beyond what one could even imagine.

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I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd move to another country.
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Strong Emphasis

Shows strong feelings about the unlikelihood of an event or situation.

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She never in her wildest dreams expected to meet her favorite author.
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Positive or Negative

The phrase can refer to both incredibly good or bad scenarios.

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He never in his wildest dreams imagined such a disaster could happen here.
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