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Live in a bit of a dream (3)

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I believe the answer is:

are

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This clue could be a double definition.

'live' is the first definition.
('they live' means 'they are')

'bit of a dream' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for are that I've seen before include "Exist; square measure" , "Unit of land measure equal to 100 square metres" , "live" , "(We/they/you) exist" , "is for more than one" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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