Is it correct to say "I wish you nothing but the best"?
I heard this phrase but I'm not sure if it's correct. Can I use it in the meaning of wishing someone all kind?
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Yes you can use it to show the listener that you have no bad wishes for them. I wish you nothing but the best. (I wish you only the best) In a different set up where maybe you are angry with a person and you want to hut their feelings you can say: I wish you anything but the best. (I wish whatever happens to you is not the best/ I wish bad things happen to you)
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Yes it's correct , when you wish someone good things.
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This is correct
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Yes that's correct.
Absolutely, it is a very kind phase to wish someone well.
Yes Priu. The warmth in it is enough to keep a person cheerful most especially in your absence.
That is correct and very kind :)
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Yes, that is a beautiful phrase for that use. And you have used it correctly
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