WISH

(REGRET) [verb] [+ (that) clause] - to desire some situation that is different from the one that exists in realityWish can be used with the past simple tense to express regret about a state or situation that exists at the moment.I wish (that) I didn't have to go to work today.I wish (that) I was/were a bit taller.I wish (that) you were coming with me, Peter.Wish can be used with the past perfect tense to express regret about a particular action in the past.I wish (that) I hadn't said that!I wish (that) I hadn't eaten so much.I bet she wishes (that) she'd never got involved in the whole affair.