Wish on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "wish on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Katie Anh

2022-02-15 04:02

Wish on (someone or something) verb phrase

To ask someone or something to make your wish come true.

I wished on the meteor just flying across to pass the upcoming exam.

On the Tet holiday, my family usually go to a pagoda, visit Buddhism statues and wish on them to have a happy year.

To wish someone or something bad luck. With this usage, a noun can be added between "wish" and "on".

I never wish such a serious accident on you. I just wanted to do a prank.

blind impulse

A desire to do something, which is random, sudden and unaccountable

itching to do something

To long for something/ to do something

like gold dust

Used to describe something which is very valuable and hard to get it because many people want it

have it/things/everything your own way

Believe or act in accordance with your desires, usually in spite of the wants or feelings of others

to give one's right arm

Used to emphasize one's interest or eagerness to have or do something

It's mostly used in the past tense.