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watch this space

idiom
Meaning

An indication that a development will follow.


Origin

disputed origin

A 19th century formula, originally placed by magazines in space which was reserved by an advertiser but for which no advertisement was ever submitted.

Examples
SIMPLE

We have big news coming soon, so watch this space.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is planning a major product launch next month, so watch this space for more details.

COMPLEX

While the current results remain inconclusive, the research team promises a breakthrough in the coming weeks; watch this space for the final report.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    factor space

    A space obtained from another by identification of points that are equivalent to one another in some equivalence relation.

  2. 02

    keep a close watch

    to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.

  3. 03

    keep watch

    To guard; to watch over someone or something.

  4. 04

    on one's watch

    During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.

  5. 05

    set one's watch back

    To ponder or experience a past time.

  6. 06

    set one's watch by someone

    To know the current time by observing a very punctual and reliable person going about their regular routine.

  7. 07

    space out

    To become distracted or disoriented; to lose attention or focus.

  8. 08

    waste of space

    An utterly worthless person; one who, as it were, is unworthy of the space which they occupy.

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