to think of a new idea or plan, especially one that is silly or unusual
A history of the world told through six different drinks sounds dangerously like an idea dreamt up in the pub after six different drinks.
Before the end, the leaders dreamed up more and more fantastical punishments for those who exhibited doubts.
He was continually dreaming up schemes to expand his business.
It was dreamt up in London by people in offices and big houses.
It's fine for a boxer to dream up a name for himself.
Not sure if he'll find a new project dreamt up by his old writing partner as funny.
Tell yourself there's no reason for you to dream up such scenarios.
What kind of art did she have in mind when she dreamt up her plan?
dreams up
dreaming up
dreamed up
dreamt up
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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