Meaning of the word "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride" in English
What does "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
US /ɪf ˈwɪʃ.ɪz wɜːr ˈhɔːr.sɪz, ˈbeɡ.ərz wʊd raɪd/
UK /ɪf ˈwɪʃ.ɪz wɜː ˈhɔː.sɪz, ˈbeɡ.əz wʊd raɪd/
Idiom
used to say that if wishing for something could make it happen, then everyone would have everything they wanted
Example:
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I wish I could win the lottery and quit my job. Well, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
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She says she'll be a movie star one day, but if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.