English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
THE IDIOMS OF “DREAMS”
In what is left of this year, the Lord will fix you ~beyond your widest dream~ (nonstandard).
In what is left of this year, the Lord will fix you ~beyond your wildest dream~
(nonstandard).
In what is left of this year, the Lord will fix you beyond your wildest dreams (standard). Note that the expressions are: beyond your wildest dreams and in your wildest dreams.
Chief bought you a car? ~In your dream~ (nonstandard).
Chief bought you a car? In your dreams (standard)!
“In your dreams” is used ironically to assert that something desired is never likely to happen.
GAB
