wish upon a star UK /wɪʃ əˈpɒn ə stɑː(ɹ)/US /wɪʃ əˈpɑn ə stɑɹ/ verb2 •To make a wish on seeing a shooting star. •(figurative) To desire something without putting in any effort for it. formswished upon a star · wishing upon a star · wishes upon a star
