a watched pot never boils »
A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.
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accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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all ears »
Awaiting an explanation.
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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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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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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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can't wait »
To eagerly anticipate; to find it unbearable to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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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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good things come to those who wait »
A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.
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hang on »
wait
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hold on »
Wait a short while.
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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 up »
To wait or delay.
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hold your fire »
Wait, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.
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holding pattern »
A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.
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in line »
On a queue; waiting one's turn for something.
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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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jump the queue »
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.
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kill the fatted calf »
To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.
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lie in wait »
prepare an ambush
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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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on hold »
Waiting on a telephone call.
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sit on it »
To wait or hesitate.
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sit tight »
To wait patiently.
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stand by »
To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
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stand down »
To wait; to stop pursuing or fighting.
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strike while the iron is hot »
To act on an opportunity promptly; to avoid waiting.
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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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time and tide wait for no man »
action is necessary without delay
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twiddle one's thumbs »
To circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored.
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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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wait for the other shoe to drop »
To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one which is not desirable.
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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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wait up »
To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.
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wait up »
Wait.
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you can't take it with you »
It is not possible to take one's material wealth to whatever world may await one after death.1900, E. Phillips Oppenheim, A Millionaire of Yesterday, ch. 6:"The clause which
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