wish one joy of it en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic, ironic) To indicate that something that one has acquired, or is about to acquire, will bring them little pleasure, or will be futile, difficult, or troublesome.
Someone stole my ancient, beat-up car that I was about to take to the junkyard. Well, I wish them joy of it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wished one joy of it | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| wished one joy of it | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| wishes one joy of it | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| wishing one joy of it | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |