Значение идиомы wish on

[wish on] {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while making a wish.

Mary wished on a star that she could go to the dance.

Bob wishedon his lucky rabbit’s foot that he could pass the test.

2. or [wishoff on] {informal} To get rid of by passing it onto someone else.

Martha did not like to do the dishes and wishedthe job on to her little sister.

Tom got a very ugly tie for hisbirthday and when Billy’s birthday came, Tom wished the tie off onBilly.


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Значение идиомы wish on