if only

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.

It made me feel better, if only for a moment.

It won't be much fun if only guys turn up to the party.

(ідіома)I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.

If only I could win the lottery.

My gambling ex could come to his senses, if only.

wenn auch, wenn doch nur, wenn bloß

хоте́лось быxotélosʹ by, е́сли бы то́лькоjésli by tólʹko, е́сли быjésli by

я́кбиjákby

(ідіома)I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a regret about an action in the past.

If only I had listened to my parents.

We didn't have that luxury. If only!

(ідіома)Even if for no other reason than; only just.

I was pretty sure what I wanted, but I still tried on another if only to make sure.

(ідіома)Signifies a hypothetical or wishful precondition, or one which would be simple but is nonetheless unlikely, for a hypothetical, counterfactual, or future outcome.

He could be a great student if only he got [or: if he only got] a little non-judgmental encouragement.

If you'd only quit interrupting me, I'll tell you!