Expressing hope and despair

- If only we could save them!
- If only it stopped snowing!
- If only I knew how to start my own business like my cousin.
- It has been a while since we last met. Let’s hope that he will recognize us!
- I do hope that one day those beverages will be prohibited!
- She only hopes for a little attention from the others.
- I hope things will work out in the end.
- He hoped his son would outlive him.
- Hopefully, it will trigger off a positive answer!
- We remain hopeful that the war will soon be over.
- What is to be hoped is that she finds the witness.
- It would be so nice if these demonstrations stopped!
- It would be great if it took place here.
- After my bad first interview for this job, It would be just fine if we got a second interview.
- Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they stopped polluting the earth?
- He’s been dreaming of living in the United States of America since he was a child.
- I’m looking forward to getting an answer as soon as possible.
- They wish to introduce anti-apartheid groups here too.
- I wish my boyfriend was more self-confident.
- Los Angeles is a wonderful place to visit. I wish I could go with you.
- I wish I could!
- Sometimes I wish that we were together.
- I wish you wouldn’t point out all the mistakes.
- Keep your fingers crossed!
- You never know!
- Never say die!
- I am at my wit’s end!
- I’m done for!
- I’m done here!
- What shall I do now?
- They’ve given up all hope.
- They despair of ever coming to an agreement.
- She’s driving me to despair!
- I guess he is giving up on me!
- It’s no good asking for a rise.
- We all know the truth. It’s no use trying to lie.
- It’s useless trying to help her.
- What’s the point of writing?
- There’s no point in asking them.
- I’m at the end of my tether.

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