Como Pronunciar "wishful thinking"
expression
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
Definição
Believing or hoping that something will happen, even if it is unlikely or unrealistic. It’s when you imagine a positive result just because you want it to be true.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈwɪʃfəɫ/ /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
Inglês Britânico
wˈɪʃfəl/ /θˈɪŋkɪŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
UK
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
Ouça em Contexto
Believing you will win the lottery is just wishful thinking.
His plan to finish all his homework in one hour is wishful thinking.
Thinking it will never rain on your picnic is wishful thinking.
Hoping your boss will give you a promotion just because you worked one late night is wishful thinking.