like a bad dream

like a bad dream

So awful, tragic, or unfortunate that it does not seem real or true. I can't believe the firm is being investigated for money laundering—this is like a bad dream. It was like a bad dream, having everyone you loved and trusted suddenly turn against you.
See also: bad, dream, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

like a bad ˈdream

(of a situation) so unpleasant that you cannot believe it is true: In broad daylight, the events of the night before seemed like a bad dream.
See also: bad, dream, like
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be the pits
  • go bad
  • not by any means
  • by no means
  • for nothing
  • fly in the face of
  • fly in the face of (something)
  • fly in the face of something
  • dirty money