hope so

phrase

—used to say that one wants something to happen or be true and thinks it could happen or be true
"Will you be able to come to the party?" "I hope so."

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The Panthers sure hope so, because they are headed to Green Bay still smarting from what happened Sunday against a Tampa Bay team that was 1-5 entering the game. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 That player could be back soon, and all parties better hope so. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 For the sake of the security of Europe and the United States, let’s hope so. — Josh Rogin, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 And, as j-hope so humbly mentioned, the awards are just another milestone to add to what has already been a massive year for the group. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hope so

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“Hope so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hope%20so. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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