I do not want to wait around for the bus.
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.
We had to wait around for three hours because the flight was delayed.
Rather than wait around for an opportunity to present itself, she took the initiative to create her own path toward success.
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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.