English Idiom · Intermediate
I wish
Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true
Pronunciation: say I wish
Meaning
Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true
Example
- I don't know how I'm going to afford all these Christmas presents. - Maybe you'll win the lottery and become a millionaire overnight. - I wish!
- I don't know how I'm going to afford all these Christmas presents. - Maybe you'll win the lottery and become a millionaire overnight. - I wish!
Practice tips
- Practice I wish out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.