Meaning of the word "the wish is father to the thought" in English
What does "the wish is father to the thought" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the wish is father to the thought
US /ðə wɪʃ ɪz ˈfɑːðər tu ðə θɔːt/
UK /ðə wɪʃ ɪz ˈfɑːðə tu ðə θɔːt/
Idiom
used to say that people tend to believe that something is true because they want it to be true
Example:
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He thinks the economy will recover by next month, but I'm afraid the wish is father to the thought.
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She is convinced she got the job, but perhaps the wish is father to the thought.