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Definition fond hope/wish/dream etc in British English

fond hope/wish/dream etc phrase

phrase
1

something that you very much want to happen

Example

It was their fondest hope that the children would do well at school.

Synonyms and related words
2

hoping that something will happen although it is not very likely

Example

I read cinema reviews in the fond hope that I will find time to see a film.

Definition fond hope/wish/dream etc in British English