wait around
idiomTo spend an especially lengthy period of time inactively, while expecting the arrival of someone or while anticipating some other event, often impatiently and often without a satisfactory outcome.
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can't wait
To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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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.
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wait for Godot
To wait hopelessly.
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wait for it
Used to draw attention to and build suspense, often ironically, for a remark to come.
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wait for the ball to drop
To wait in expectation of an occurrence.
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wait for the dust to settle
To let a situation calm down, become clear or certain, before taking any action.
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wait for the other shoe to drop
To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved.
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wait in the wings
To be about to become important or central.