I wish!

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Pro Tip 1/3

Expressing Regret

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

'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. Slide

'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. Slide

'You think I'll win the lottery? I wish!'