Waktu - Waiting

Selami idiom bahasa Inggris mengenai tindakan menunggu, seperti "tunggu sebentar" dan "biarkan debu mengendap".

Tinjauan

Kartu flash

Ejaan

Kuis

to [cool] {one's} heels [frasa]

to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: I am cooling my heels in the waiting room until my name is called .

the dust [settle] [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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

Ex: I am biding my time , waiting for the perfect moment to present my idea .

to [hold] {one's} breath [frasa]

to wait for something anxiously or eagerly

Ex: We held our breath as the results were announced , hoping for a positive outcome .

to [hold] {one's} horses [frasa]

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

Ex: We need to hold our horses and carefully consider our options before proceeding .

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

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

Ex: Keep your pants on and let 's discuss the issue calmly and rationally .

to spend time wastefully or do something with delay

Ex: Do n't let the grass grow under your feet — take action and pursue your goals now .

to [hang] tight [frasa]

to stop doing anything for a while

Ex: I've been working on this project nonstop for hours. I need to hang tight and take a short break before continuing.

how the land [lie] [frasa]

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

Ex: I 'm meeting with the team to discuss how the land lies regarding the project 's progress .