Meaning
For a wish, dream, or prediction to actually happen.
Cultural Background
Deeply linked to the 'American Dream'—the idea that anyone can succeed through hard work. Often used in a slightly more understated way, sometimes with a touch of irony. Used in professional settings to show humility and gratitude for an opportunity. The phrase is synonymous with 'happily ever after' in fairy tales.
Use with 'dream'
The most common collocation is 'dream come true'. Start there!
No objects
Remember, you cannot 'come true' a sandwich or a car.
Meaning
For a wish, dream, or prediction to actually happen.
Use with 'dream'
The most common collocation is 'dream come true'. Start there!
No objects
Remember, you cannot 'come true' a sandwich or a car.
Past tense
Most often used in the past tense ('came true') to describe a completed event.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
I never thought my dream of traveling the world would ____.
The correct collocation is 'come true'.
Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly.
Which sentence is correct?
You can only use 'come true' for abstract wishes, not physical objects.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I finally got the job!' B: 'That's amazing! It's a ____.'
The noun phrase is 'a dream come true'.
Match the situation to the correct usage.
Which situation best fits 'The prediction came true'?
Predictions are validated when they come true.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI never thought my dream of traveling the world would ____.
The correct collocation is 'come true'.
Which sentence is correct?
You can only use 'come true' for abstract wishes, not physical objects.
A: 'I finally got the job!' B: 'That's amazing! It's a ____.'
The noun phrase is 'a dream come true'.
Which situation best fits 'The prediction came true'?
Predictions are validated when they come true.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, use 'comes to fruition' for plans.
It is neutral and works in almost any situation.
Yes, this describes a process that is happening right now.
You can say 'my nightmare came true'.
No, it works for wishes, predictions, and fears.
It depends on the tense. 'Came' is past, 'comes' is present.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
Yes, 'materialize' or 'become reality'.
Constantly, especially in Disney films.
Try writing a list of your goals using this phrase.
Related Phrases
To come to fruition
similarTo be completed successfully.
A dream come true
specialized formA noun phrase describing an event.
To turn into reality
similarTo become real.
To manifest
similarTo appear or become real.
