We've found 10 phrases for waiting (0.116 seconds):

accident waiting to happen »    A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.

all ears »    Awaiting an explanation.

at the ready »    Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

holding pattern »    A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.

in line »    On a queue; waiting one's turn for something.

jump the queue »    To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

on hold »    Waiting on a telephone call.

strike while the iron is hot »    To act on an opportunity promptly; to avoid waiting.

twiddle one's thumbs »    To circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored.

wait up »    To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.

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