Definition
To experience the achievement of every success that one has aspired to achieve, especially from a career.
In Context
- "But Manny Ramirez is living the dream; two weeks ago, he signed a quarter-million-dollar contract with the Cleveland Indians."
- "Chester Brown lives the dream. . . . [W]ith the publication of his graphic novel, "Louis Riel," he not only has a hit, but also the accolades of the industry."
- "Beckham choked back tears. . . . He said he had "lived the dream" but with a new manager taking over it was time for a new captain."