What does a dream about a tape measure mean?
A dream about a tape measure suggests that you are comparing yourself to others. The dream may mean that you measure yourself too much against others. Perhaps you doubt yourself too much or think you are not good enough. This dream may also mean that you are taking certain steps to achieve something.
See also the dream meaning of ruler , measure or meter or take the measure
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