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wouldn't dream of
Idioms and Phrases
Also, not dream of . Not occur to one, not consider, as in Even if it were lying open on my desk, I wouldn't dream of reading another person's letter . This expression uses dream of in the sense of âremotely think of.â [First half of 1500s]Example Sentences
Nilo, a friend of mine who lives about half a mile away from me in Highland Parkâand who sheltered in place during the worst of the Eaton fireâwouldnât dream of leaving.
Even in the old days Democrats wouldnât dream of doing this dirty work for Republicans.
Wouldnât dream of ruining the surprises, but there are a handful of jokes in here that fit very neatly alongside some of her best work.
Another group of followers surely know that Trump is a con man and wouldn't dream of leaving their children in his care but support him because they think that it is in their personal interest to do so, for economic and political reasons.
âDonât worry, itâs not cookies. I wouldnât dream of giving you cookies, Albie.â
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