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dreams


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Dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage an illustration of the general proverbs dreams go by contraries; saying recorded from the mid 17th century.

dream team a team of people perceived as the perfect combination for a particular purpose.

dream ticket a pair of candidates standing together for political office who are ideally matched to attract widespread support.

See also dreams go by contraries.


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