To eat sardines in a dream, foretells that distressing events will come unexpectedly upon you.

For a young woman to dream of putting them on the table, denotes that she will be worried with the attentions of a person who is distasteful to her. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

To dream of serving sardines to a group of guests is a sign to a young woman that she will be loved by someone from a lower station in. life whose affections she cannot return.... The Complete Dream Book

To dream of eating sardines indicates that you are unafraid of what others think of you.... Dream Symbols and Analysis

Dreams of sardines reflect the need for space, solitude, and alone time. You have been feeling too closely packed together with the people in your life, or perhaps you have felt crowded with an overwhelming schedule.... Strangest Dream Explanations