I wish!

interjection

Used to express desire or hope for something that is not likely to happen.

'I would love to go on a vacation.' 'I wish!'
Visual representation of "I wish!" - Used to express desire or hope for something that is not likely to happen.

Often appears as...

  • i wish i could
  • i wish i had

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express desire or hope for something that is not likely to happen.

'I would love to go on a vacation.' 'I wish!'
Visual representation of "I wish!" - Used to express desire or hope for something that is not likely to happen.

Often appears as...

  • i wish i could
  • i wish i had

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "I wish!"
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Expressing Regret

Conveys a feeling of regret about something that's not possible or didn't happen.

Illustration for Expressing Regret
'I wish I'd learned to swim when I was younger.'
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Stressing Improbability

Shows that you think something is very unlikely to happen but still hope for it.

Illustration for Stressing Improbability
'I wish I could fly like a bird.'
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Subtle Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to signify that you actually don't believe in or expect the mentioned scenario.

Illustration for Subtle Sarcasm
'You think I'll win the lottery? I wish!'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Regret

Conveys a feeling of regret about something that's not possible or didn't happen.

Illustration for Expressing Regret
'I wish I'd learned to swim when I was younger.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stressing Improbability

Shows that you think something is very unlikely to happen but still hope for it.

Illustration for Stressing Improbability
'I wish I could fly like a bird.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to signify that you actually don't believe in or expect the mentioned scenario.

Illustration for Subtle Sarcasm
'You think I'll win the lottery? I wish!'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Regret

Conveys a feeling of regret about something that's not possible or didn't happen.

Illustration for Expressing Regret
'I wish I'd learned to swim when I was younger.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stressing Improbability

Shows that you think something is very unlikely to happen but still hope for it.

Illustration for Stressing Improbability
'I wish I could fly like a bird.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to signify that you actually don't believe in or expect the mentioned scenario.

Illustration for Subtle Sarcasm
'You think I'll win the lottery? I wish!'
Visual representation of the word "I wish!"

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