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bide one's time

idiom
Meaning

To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am biding my time until the right moment.

CONTEXTUAL

The investor is biding her time, waiting for the stock price to drop before she buys more shares.

COMPLEX

He remained silent during the heated debate, choosing instead to bide his time until he could present his evidence with the greatest possible impact.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  2. 02

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  3. 03

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  4. 04

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  5. 05

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  6. 06

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  7. 07

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  8. 08

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

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