bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am biding my time until the right moment.”
“The investor is biding her time, waiting for the stock price to drop before she buys more shares.”
“He remained silent during the heated debate, choosing instead to bide his time until he could present his evidence with the greatest possible impact.”
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
Last updated August 10, 2026