We should wait out the rain in this café.
wait out
idiomTo wait through (something): wait (through) till the end; patiently endure.
The storm was too strong to drive through, so we decided to wait it out in the car.
The investors chose to wait out the market volatility, confident that the economy would eventually stabilize and reward their patience.
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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 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.
Last updated April 17, 2026