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can't
wait
To eagerly anticipate; to find it unbearable to
wait
for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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wait
up
To stay awake
wait
ing for somebody to return.
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wait
up
Wait
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lie in
wait
prepare an ambush
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all things come to those who
wait
(dated) A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.
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wait
for the other shoe to drop
To a
wait
a seemingly inevitable event, especially one which is not desirable.
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good things come to those who
wait
A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.
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time and tide
wait
for no man
action is necessary without delay
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wait
for the other shoe to drop
To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved.
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hold on
Wait
a short while.
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look forward to
To anticipate, expect, or
wait
for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.
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stand down
To
wait
; to stop pursuing or fighting.
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hold up
To
wait
or delay.
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stand by
To
wait
in expectation of some event; to make ready.
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be on the edge of one's seat
To be in suspense; to
wait
eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
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don't hold your breath
"Don't
wait
." Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned to is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
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hang on
wait
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hold one's breath
To
wait
, as if breathlessly.
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hold one's horses
To be patient; to
wait
.
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hold the phone
Stop;
wait
; woah. What's this? Look at this!.
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hold your fire
Wait
, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.
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it's a long road that has no turning
encouragement when things are not going well. Just as a long road eventually has a turning, problems also eventually have a solution, even though one might have to
wait
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sit on it
To
wait
or hesitate.
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sit tight
To
wait
patiently.
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take a number
Recognize that many others are in the same situation; recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; be prepared to
wait
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time and tide
Shortened form of time and tide
wait
for no man
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twiddle one's thumbs
To
wait
or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.
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twist in the wind
To
wait
for an uncomfortably long period of time.
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