Wish + Past Simple

You want to change sth

but it’s impossible or not
likely (at least now)

I wish I had a car.

If only I had a car.
 Wish + could

Possibilities and abilities

you want to change

I wish I could swim.

If only I could swim.
 Wish + sb + would do sth

You want to change sth

because it annoys you (about
sb else)

I wish he wouldn’t play games all the time.

If only he wouldn’t play games all the time.
 Wish + Past Perfect

Regrets about the past

I wish I hadn’t eaten so much.

If only I hadn’t eaten so much.