you wish
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你想得美, 继续做梦吧
used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true
The idiom "you wish" as an expression of disbelief or challenging someone's statement has a more straightforward origin. It likely developed as way for people to express skepticism or dismiss someone's statement. While the precise historical origins are not well-documented, it is commonly used in casual conversations to convey one's doubt regarding someone's claim or belief.
- Winning the lottery with just one ticket?You wish!
只用一张彩票就中奖?做梦吧!
- Eating that entire cake by yourself?You wish!
一个人吃掉整个蛋糕?你想得美!
- Becoming a famous actor by the end of the week?You wish!
到周末成为著名演员? 你想得美!
- Passing the test without studying a single page?You wish!
不学习一页就通过考试?你想得美!