you wish

idiom
UK: /juː wɪʃ/
US: /juː wɪʃ/

  1. An expression of disbelief or disagreement; indicating that something is unlikely to happen or be true.

    1. You wish you could fly, but it's not possible. [ ] [ ]
    2. He says he'll win the lottery, you wish, it's all about chances and luck. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sarcastic response to a boast or an unrealistic statement, implying the speaker believes the statement is false or impossible.

    1. I'm going to be a millionaire by next year. You wish! [ ] [ ]
    2. She claims she can finish the project in a day, you wish, it will take at least a week. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dream on

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "you wish" in English means: An expression of disbelief or disagreement; indicating that something is unlikely to happen or be true., A sarcastic response to a boast or an unrealistic statement, implying the speaker believes the statement is false or impossible..

The phonetic transcription of "you wish" is /juː wɪʃ/ in British English and /juː wɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "you wish": dream on.

Example usage of "you wish": "You wish you could fly, but it's not possible.". More examples on the page.