I wish i'd said that Meaning in English

expression · lemma: i wish i had said that

US

EYE WISH EYED SED THAT or THUHT

UK

EYE-WISH EYED-SED THAT

Definition

You use this phrase when you hear someone say something clever, funny, or insightful, and you feel you would like to have said it yourself.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal; shows admiration, amusement, or regret for missing an opportunity to say something impressive. Often said with a smile or humor after hearing a witty remark. Similar to 'That was a good one!' but focuses on wanting to be the speaker.

• Spanish: Ojalá yo hubiera dicho eso
• Portuguese (BR): Queria ter dito isso
• Portuguese (PT): Gostava de ter dito isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 真希望我也说了那句话
• Chinese (Traditional): 真希望我也說了那句話
• Hindi: काश मैंने वह कहा होता
• Arabic: ليتني قلت ذلك
• Bengali: সেই কথাটা আমিই বললেই হতো - আমার ইচ্ছা, কথাটা আমি বলতাম
• Russian: эх, жаль, что это не я сказал - вот бы я это сказал
• Japanese: あれを言ったのは私だったらよかったのに
• Vietnamese: ước gì mình nói câu đó - giá mà mình nói được như vậy
• Korean: 나도 저 말을 했으면 좋았을텐데
• Turkish: keşke o lafı ben etseydim - keşke ben söyleseydim
• Urdu: کاش یہ الفاظ میرے منہ سے نکلتے - کاش میں نے یہ کہا ہوتا
• Indonesian: andai saja aku yang mengatakannya - seandainya aku bilang begitu

Example Sentences

When my friend made a smart joke, I thought, 'I wish I'd said that.'

basic

After the meeting, she said, 'I wish I'd said that' about his comment.

basic

He heard a perfect answer and thought, 'I wish I'd said that.'

basic

Wow, that comeback was brilliant—I wish I'd said that!

natural

Everyone laughed at her witty comment. Secretly, I wish I'd said that.

natural

You always know what to say—I wish I'd said that sometimes!

natural