The surprise is coming, so just wait for it.
wait for it
idiomUsed to draw attention to and build suspense, often ironically, for a remark to come.
I have a secret about the new project, but wait for it until the meeting starts.
He paused dramatically before revealing the final result, telling the audience to wait for it as the tension in the room grew.
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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 around
To 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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wait for Godot
To wait hopelessly.
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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.