dream about flying

Meaning

This phrase refers to experiencing the sensation of flight while asleep. It is a common dream theme that people often discuss when talking about their sleep or subconscious thoughts. It can also metaphorically describe a strong desire for ultimate freedom.

Examples

• I often dream about flying over the mountains near my childhood home.

  I often dream about flying over the mountains near my childhood home.

• Did you ever dream about flying when you were a kid?

  Did you ever dream about flying when you were a kid?

• She had a strange dream about flying without any wings.

  She had a strange dream about flying without any wings.

• Many people dream about flying when they are feeling stressed or seeking freedom.

  Many people dream about flying when they are feeling stressed or seeking freedom.

• He woke up feeling happy after he had a vivid dream about flying.

  He woke up feeling happy after he had a vivid dream about flying.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I always dream with flying.

  ✓ I always dream about flying.

  In English, we say 'dream about' or 'dream of' something, not 'dream with'.

• ✗ Yesterday I dreamed to fly.

  ✓ Yesterday I dreamed about flying.

  To describe the content of a sleeping dream, 'dream about [gerund]' is much more natural than 'dream to [infinitive]'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• When I was young, I used to ___ almost every night.

  💡 Imagine soaring through the air while asleep.

  Show answer

  dream about flying

• It is quite common to ___ when you want more freedom in life.

  💡 Experience flight in your sleep.

  Show answer

  dream about flying