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you_wish

you wish

English

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!"

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See also

  • from your lips to God's ears

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