I wish they were a real band vs I wish it was a real band

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I wish they were a real band' is used when referring to a group of people as a band, while 'I wish it was a real band' is used when referring to a singular entity as a band.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I wish they were a real band

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of people as a band.

This phrase is used when expressing a desire for a group of individuals to be a real band.

Examples:

I love their music so much, I wish they were a real band.
They have great chemistry on stage; I wish they were a real band.

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Aug 24, 2014 ... View all 12 replies Loading... Hide replies. Makenna Travis 3 months ago. God I wish they were a real band.. Read more Show less. Reply
Apr 12, 2011 ... mediacrazy210 1 year ago. I wish they were a real band because I really enjoy their music and want to hear more!!! Read more Show less.
Apr 11, 2010 ... wwe christian 2 years ago in reply to francisco paco medina. I wish they were a real band :(. Read more Show less ...
Mar 27, 2014 ... Dragon Sound is amazing and I wish they were a real band, even though they don't even pretend to know how to play their instruments.

Alternatives:

I wish the group were a real band
I wish the members were in a real band

I wish it was a real band

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular entity as a band.

This phrase is used when expressing a desire for a single entity to be a real band.

Examples:

The music from that movie is so good, I wish it was a real band.
The virtual band in the game is amazing; I wish it was a real band.

Alternatives:

I wish that entity was a real band
I wish it could become a real band

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I wish they were a real band vs I wish it was a real band