"You wish!"
In what kind of context is "You wish." used? Is it different from "I'd be nice if it were true."
What kind of connotation does it have?

Question

"You wish!"
In what kind of context is "You wish." used? Is it different from "I'd be nice if it were true." 
What kind of connotation does it have?

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This is an example of slang commonly used here in Australia. It is an expression denoting that someone has unrealistic expectations or ideas:  Example:
“Beat me in a race? Yeah right, you wish!”

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an all-purpose cry of derision or provocation, particularly in response to an expression of an unrealistic hope or desire.

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"You wish" has a humorous/sarcastic tone. It is meant to imply that you do not believe what someone says or that you do not agree with what someone says, etc.

For example:

Person 1: "I think that girl is flirting with me."
Person 2: "Ha..... you wish!"

This is a phrase intended for only people who are friends or are comfortable joking with each other. Used with the wrong person, it could hurt someone's feelings.

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