Live the dream

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Positive Connotation

The phrase often implies happiness and fulfillment from achieving personal goals. Slide

She finally became a pilot and is living the dream.

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Idiomatic Usage

Used metaphorically and should not be taken literally; it's about a feeling of success. Slide

By traveling the world with his music, he's living the dream.

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Cultural Aspirations

Can reference common cultural goals like wealth or career success. Slide

She got to Hollywood and is living the American dream.