A pipeline dream is specific to IT projects where although a project is fantastic or really needed it never comes to fulfilment due to other projects always taking priority or being pushed in ahead
The update of the search functionality was but a pipeline dream for the developers working on the app
"Pipeline Dream" (n.): An aspiration grounded in meticulous planning and realistic outcomes. Characterized by its deliberate progression from concept to achievement, mirroring the continuity found in structured pipelines/pathways.
Turn your pipe dream into a “pipeline dream'”by clearly envisioning your goal, breaking it into achievable tasks, and systematically advancing through each stage while tracking your progress.