Χρόνος - Waiting

Βουτήξτε στις αγγλικές ιδιωματικές εκφράσεις σχετικά με την πράξη της αναμονής, όπως "κράτα γερά" και "ας κατακαθίσει η σκόνη".

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to [cool] {one's} heels [φράση]

to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: They will have to cool their heels until the meeting starts .

the dust [settle] [φράση]

to allow or wait for a situation to become calmer or more stable after a significant change or serious dispute

Ex: I 'm going to let the dust settle before making a decision on the matter .

to [bide] {one's} time [φράση]

to patiently wait and avoid taking action until one finds a suitable or advantageous time

Ex: He bided his time for years , patiently honing his skills before launching his successful business .

to [hold] {one's} breath [φράση]

to wait for something anxiously or eagerly

Ex: He said he 'd be here in 15 minutes , but given his track record , I would n't hold my breath .

to [hold] {one's} horses [φράση]

to hold on and not to rush into doing something, often used imperatively

Ex: They were about to jump into action , but I advised them to hold their horses and assess the risks first .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [πρόταση]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague , but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly .

to spend time wastefully or do something with delay

Ex: By this time next year , she will be avoiding letting the grass grow under her feet by consistently working towards her long-term goals .

to [hang] tight [φράση]

to stop doing anything for a while

Ex:

how the land [lie] [φράση]

the assessment or understanding of the current state or conditions of a particular situation or context, specifically at a specific point or period

Ex: