dream big

Have grand ambitions

Dream big means to set ambitious goals or imagine grand possibilities for oneself, refusing to limit aspirations to what seems safe or practical.

The phrase encourages bold thinking over modest expectations: Her parents always told her to dream big.

Often used as advice or motivation: Dream big—you never know what you can achieve.

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soar · reach for the moon · reach · goals · sky is the limit · imagination · hope · stars · limitless · no limits · believe · achieve · make it happen · fearless · inspire · possibilities · go getter · hustle

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Opposites
risk orientation

dream bigplay it safe

Avoid unnecessary chances

hedge your bets · don't rock the boat · keep your head down

mindset toward possibility

dream biglose faith

self-doubt

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G