English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "my mother's wish" Mean?

Learn what "my mother's wish" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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My mother's wish of me marrying

It means the speaker is talking about a family expectation or wish about marriage.

From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 46

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A character refers to a mother's wish that he marry Lily.

Usage Scenario

Use this when explaining a family expectation in romance or marriage. It is quite context-specific and sounds unnatural outside that story.

Better ways to say it

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My mother's wish was for me to marry Lily.
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My mother's wish was supposed to come true.
3
She wanted me to marry Lily.

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