English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "some people wish but never achieve that" Mean?
Learn what "some people wish but never achieve that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Some people wish but never achieve that.
It means the speaker is dismissing other people as only dreaming instead of achieving real results.
From Camouflage, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone comments that other people only dream about something but do not achieve it.
Usage Scenario
Use this when putting down someone’s ambitions or results. It can sound insulting or arrogant.
Better ways to say it
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Some people wish but never achieve that.
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Some people only dream about that.
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Not everyone can achieve that.
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