Or am I wishing too much vs Or am I wishing for too much

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Or am I wishing too much?' implies questioning whether one's desires or hopes are excessive, while 'Or am I wishing for too much?' suggests questioning the appropriateness of what one is wishing for. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the nuance the speaker wants to convey.

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Or am I wishing too much

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to question whether one's desires or hopes are excessive.

Examples:

I want a promotion, but am I wishing too much?
I dream of traveling the world, but am I wishing too much?

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Jan 15, 2014 ... Kyle Hackett ‏@run_pepper 15 Jan 2014 · @adidasUK does that mean I win a pair??? Or am I wishing too much. 0 retweets 0 favorites. Reply.
Aug 15, 2010 ... Maybe with a bulging pouch? Or am I wishing too much for random baby ones to appear? Yeah I probably am. XD. Reply · :iconhalestorm32:.

Alternatives:

Am I asking for too much?
Am I expecting too much?
Am I hoping for too much?

Or am I wishing for too much

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to question the appropriateness of what one is wishing for.

Examples:

I wish for a new car, but am I wishing for too much?
I wish for happiness, but am I wishing for too much?

Show examples from the web [+]

Oct 16, 2014 ... Overlaying it with the option to move the slide back and forth or have the rollover appear. Or am I wishing for too much? Thanks, Peter. 0 ·. Alex.
Mar 17, 2014 ... Do you know of any way to get three displays to work or am I wishing for too much? Attached Images. My System Specs System Spec ...
Feb 25, 2011 ... Is there any hope she can win and still be with Warren Beatty, or am I wishing for too much? —Ellen. Dear TBD: I'm certainly not convinced ...
Jun 30, 2014 ... Is there a free Linux management system or am I wishing for too much? I've also heard about SpaceWalk being free and similar. I had some ...

Alternatives:

Am I asking for too much?
Am I expecting too much?
Am I hoping for too much?

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Or am I wishing too much vs Or am I wishing for too much