you wish

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Phrase

you wish

1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's skepticism about a preceding statement concerning some desired or assumed state of affairs.

   "When I grow up, I'm going to be a superhero!" / "Huh, you wish!"

   "They can't bench me. I'm the best shooter on the team." / "You wish!"

Usage notes

• See I wish.

Synonyms

• in your dreams
• you wish, jellyfish

Related terms

• I wish

See also

• from your lips to God's ears