you wish
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Phrase
you wish
- (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
- See I wish.
Synonyms
- in your dreams
- you wish, jellyfish
Related terms
- I wish
Translations
(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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See also
- from your lips to God's ears