wish someone or something (off) on someone
- wish someone or something (off) on someone
wish someone or something (off†) on someone
to foist someone or something off on someone else. •
I would never wish my uncle off on you, even for an hour.
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I wouldn't wish off my cousin Roger on anyone.
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I wouldn't wish this matter on you.
Dictionary of American idioms.
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wish on — {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while making a wish. * /Mary wished on a star that she could go to the dance./ * /Bob wished on his lucky rabbit s foot that he could pass the test./ 2. or[wish off on] {informal} To get rid of (something unwanted) … Dictionary of American idioms
wish on — {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while making a wish. * /Mary wished on a star that she could go to the dance./ * /Bob wished on his lucky rabbit s foot that he could pass the test./ 2. or[wish off on] {informal} To get rid of (something unwanted) … Dictionary of American idioms
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rub off — {v.} 1. To remove or be removed by rubbing; erase. * /The teacher rubs the problem off the chalkboard./ * /After Ann shook hands with the president, she would not shake hands with anyone else because she thought that the good luck would rub off./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rub off — {v.} 1. To remove or be removed by rubbing; erase. * /The teacher rubs the problem off the chalkboard./ * /After Ann shook hands with the president, she would not shake hands with anyone else because she thought that the good luck would rub off./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rub\ off — v 1. To remove or be removed by rubbing; erase. The teacher rubs the problem off the chalkboard. After Ann shook hands with the president, she would not shake hands with anyone else because she thought that the good luck would rub off. 2. To… … Словарь американских идиом