If wishes were horses, beggars would ride meaning
What does the saying 'If wishes were horses, beggars would ride' mean?
Idiom: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride
Meaning:
This means that wishing for something or wanting it is not the same as getting or having it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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