wish upon a star
The phrase "wish upon a star" originates from the tradition of making a wish when seeing a shooting star, popularized by the song in Disney's 'Pinocchio'.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To make a heartfelt wish while looking at a star, often believing it will come true.
Example
- Every night, she would wish upon a star for her dreams to come true.
B2Figurative
(idiomatic)To desire something without making any effort to achieve it.
Example
- He wished upon a star for success but never took any steps to make it happen.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wish upon a star":
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