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waiting game

idiom

A strategy or course of action in which one or more parties refrain from direct action until circumstances change in their favor.


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  1. 01

    accident waiting to happen

    A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.

  2. 02

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  3. 03

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  4. 04

    blame game

    A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.

  5. 05

    change the game

    To revolutionize a field of endeavor.

  6. 06

    fair game

    Actions permissible by the rules.

  7. 07

    for the love of the game

    Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.

  8. 08

    game face

    The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.

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