English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i wish his" Mean?
Learn what "i wish his" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I wish his son had gotten to know him.
This is a sad way to say it is unfortunate the son never had a chance to know his father.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker expresses regret that a son never got to know his father.
Usage Scenario
Use it when talking about regret or missed family connections. It is emotional and not a routine phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
I wish his son had gotten to know him.
2
It's too bad his son never knew him.
3
I wish they had known each other.
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