"wish" + object pronoun + noun

[Eman Hassan]

Hello

I was wondering if we can use Using "wish" + object pronoun + noun

For example:

He wished me the success of my research.

Thank you

 

[Skrej]

You could say "He wished me success in my research."

 

[TheParser]

***** NOT A TEACHER *****


Hello, Eman Hassan:

Michael Swan in his Practical English Usage reminds us that "wish" is used with two objects in "some fixed expressions of good wishes."

His example: "We all wish you a speedy recovery."

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These are only my examples:

Tom and George both wanted to marry Mona. Mona chose George. After the wedding, Tom tells the newlyweds: "I wish you both the greatest happiness in the world."

Martha and I both want a promotion to the position of manager. Martha gets the position. Since I am a good sport (gracious loser), I say: "I wish you the best of luck in your new position. Please let me know if I can help you in any way."

 

[MikeNewYork]

In your examples, the first object is an indirect object. An analogy would be I threw John the ball.