would that

Idioms  

1. I wish that, as in Would that I could stop working and go hiking with you. For a synonym, see if only.

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would that

As for China’s “50 to 100 year view on management of a company,” what would that even mean, even if it were true?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

How would that level of performance hold up against the teams ranked seven and six - Morocco and Brazil, their next two opponents?

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

“It’s like we all wanted to live in the Renaissance or, like, when fire was first invented—how cool would that be?” he continued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026

In other words, if I earned only $1,810 in 2025, would that be enough to delay the conversion, assuming I did the same in the following years until age 70?

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026

Not only would that be groveling, it probably wouldn’t achieve the desired effect; Dana would still hassle him without mercy.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen