wish one joy of it

English

Verb

wish one joy of it (third-person singular simple present wishes one joy of it, present participle wishing one joy of it, simple past and past participle wished one joy of it)

  1. (ironic) indicates that the described action, although strongly desired or sought by someone, will be futile.
    Someone stole my ancient, beat-up car that I was about to take to the junkyard. Well, I wish them joy of it.
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