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can't wait

idiom
Meaning

To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.


Examples
SIMPLE

I can't wait for the weekend to start.

CONTEXTUAL

My sister is visiting next month, and I honestly can't wait to see her again.

COMPLEX

Having spent years working toward this promotion, he can't wait to begin his new responsibilities and finally lead the team.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beggars can't be choosers

    Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

  2. 02

    can't carry a tune in a bucket

    Sings very badly.

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

    can't help

    To be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.

  5. 05

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  6. 06

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  7. 07

    hurry up and wait

    To hurry to complete a task or arrive at a destination by a specified time, only for nothing to happen, due to other requirements that have yet to be satisfied.

  8. 08

    I can't hear you over the sound of

    Said to dismiss what the interlocutor is saying.

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