The phrase “You wish!” is a humorous or sarcastic response to someone’s unreal or unlikely desire or claim. It’s a fun way to say “That’s not going to happen” or “I don’t think so”.
Here are two examples in sentences:
Example 1:
When Joe said he would beat Mary at the video game, Mary laughed and said, “You wish!”
Example 2:
“You think you’re going to win the lottery? You wish!”
Here are two examples in a conversation:
Example 3:
Tara: “I bet I can eat more pizza than you can.”
Sam: “You wish, Tara! No one can out-eat me when it comes to pizza.”
Example 4:
Alex: “One day I’m going to own a mansion.”
Lisa: “You wish, Alex! You’ll need to save a lot more money for that.”
So, when you say, “You wish!” to someone, you are playfully dismissing their boastful claim or desire, indicating that it’s unlikely to happen. It’s a lighthearted way to tease someone about their big dreams or exaggerated claims.