English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "wish you would" Mean?
Learn what "wish you would" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Flirt
I wish you would say you would dress up for me.
It means the speaker wants the other person to make an effort to look nice for them.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker wishes the other person would say they would dress up for them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in romantic or playful conversation about appearance. It can sound flirty, but the phrasing is a little awkward as a standalone line.
Better ways to say it
1
I wish you'd dress up for me.
2
I wish you would dress up for me.
3
Say you'd dress up for me.
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