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(tr, preposition) to hope that (someone or something) should be imposed (on someone); foistI wouldn't wish my cold on anyone

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby wish on

wish fulfillment, wish fulfilment, wishful thinking, wishing well, wish list, wish on, wisht, wish-wash, wishy-washy, Wisła, Wislany Zalew

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Other Idioms and Phrases with wish on

wish on

Foist or impose something on another, as in I wouldn't wish this job on my worst enemy. [Early 1900s]