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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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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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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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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on hold »
Waiting on a telephone call.
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strike while the iron is hot »
To act on an opportunity promptly; to avoid waiting.
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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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wait up »
To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.
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