wish one joy of it
English
[edit]Verb
[edit]wish one joy of it (third-person singular simple present wishes one joy of it, present participle wishing one joy of it, simple past and past participle wished one joy of it)
- (ironic) indicates that the described action, although strongly desired or sought by someone, will be futile.
- Someone stole my ancient, beat-up car that I was about to take to the junkyard. Well, I wish them joy of it.