You wish Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful or teasing. Used in response to a suggestion or desire that is unrealistic or overly optimistic, usually to dismiss it humorously. Common in spoken English.
Spanish: ¡quisieras! - ¡ni lo sueñes!Portuguese (BR): até parece! - sonha!Portuguese (PT): bem gostavas! - nem penses!Chinese (Simplified): 你想得美！ - 你做梦！Chinese (Traditional): 你想得美！ - 你做夢！Hindi: ऐसा हो सकता है! - ख्वाब देखो!Arabic: احلم! - في أحلامك!Bengali: তোমার স্বপ্ন - ভাবো না (sarcastic) - আহা, ভাগ্য আছে!Russian: мечтать не вредно - держи карман ширеJapanese: 夢見てるね - 無理だよ - そんなわけないよVietnamese: mơ đi - nằm mơ điKorean: 꿈 깨 - 네 바람이야Turkish: ancak hayal edersin - rüya görüyorsunUrdu: تمہاری خواہش - یہ تمہاری سوچ ہےIndonesian: mimpi aja - jangan mimpi
Example Sentences
"Can I have cake for breakfast?" "You wish!"
basic
He said he would beat me at chess. I said, "You wish."
basic
"Do you think we have school off tomorrow?" "You wish."
basic
"I'm going to win the lottery someday." "You wish."
natural
Oh, you think Mom's going to let you stay out all night? You wish.
natural
"Maybe I'll get my own car next year." "You wish!"
natural