half wish

English - English

Definition of half wish in English English dictionary

To want to do something, but not quite enough to do it, in fact. Usually for some impediment

He does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult.

Turkish pronunciation

häf wîş

Pronunciation

/ˈhaf ˈwəsʜ/ /ˈhæf ˈwɪʃ/

Etymology

() * From half + wish