you wish
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English
[edit]Pronunciation
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Phrase
[edit]- (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's skepticism about a preceding statement concerning some desired or assumed state of affairs.
- "When I grow up, I'm going to be a superhero!" / "Huh, you wish!"
- "They can't bench me. I'm the best shooter on the team." / "You wish!"
Usage notes
[edit]- See I wish.
Synonyms
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[edit]Translations
[edit](idiomatic, colloquial) used to express the speaker's skepticism about a preceding statement concerning some desired or assumed state of affairs
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