wishful thinking
noun/ˌwɪʃfl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
/ˌwɪʃfl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the belief that something that you want to happen is happening or will happen, although this is actually not true or very unlikely
- I've got a feeling that Alex likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.
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