How to Pronounce "you wish"
expression
ˈju/ /ˈwɪʃ
YOO WISH
jˈuː/ /wˈɪʃ
YOO WISH
Definition
A sarcastic or dismissive way to say that what someone wants or expects will not happen. It suggests that the idea is impossible or very unlikely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈwɪʃ
British English
jˈuː/ /wˈɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO WISH
UK
YOO WISH
Listen in Context
"Can I have cake for breakfast?" "You wish!"
He said he would beat me at chess. I said, "You wish."
"Do you think we have school off tomorrow?" "You wish."
"I'm going to win the lottery someday." "You wish."