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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Wishful thinking" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe the act of hoping for something that is unlikely to happen or is unrealistic.
Example: "Believing that he would win the lottery was just wishful thinking."
Alternatives: "Pipe dream" or "Fantasy thinking."
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Wishful thinking
noun
The illusion that what one would like is actually true.
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4) Wishful thinking.
Wishful thinking I think".
Wishful thinking?
Wishful thinking, perhaps.
Wishful thinking, indeed.
Wishful thinking, sadly.
Wishful thinking involves thought.
Wishful thinking, probably.
Wishful thinking or wise assessment?
Wishful thinking from Angelina?
"Wishful thinking", I counter.
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