Meaning of the word "dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage" in English
What does "dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage
US /driːm ʌv ə ˈfjuːnərəl ænd ju hɪr ʌv ə ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /driːm ɒv ə ˈfjuːnərəl ənd ju hɪə ɒv ə ˈmærɪdʒ/
Idiom
a traditional proverb suggesting that dreams often have the opposite meaning of their literal content
Example:
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My grandmother always said, 'dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage,' so don't worry about that nightmare.
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It's just an old superstition that if you dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage.