to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something
Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .
the dust settle
[短语]
to allow or wait for a situation to become calmer or more stable after a significant change or serious dispute
Ex: By this time next year , they will still be the dust settle and analyzing the long-term impacts .
to patiently wait and avoid taking action until one finds a suitable or advantageous time
to wait for something anxiously or eagerly
Ex: He said he 'd be here in 15 minutes , but given his track record , I wouldhold my breath.
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 hold their horses and assess the risks first .
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 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 letting the grass grow under her feet by consistently working towards her long-term goals .
how the land lie
[短语]
the assessment or understanding of the current state or conditions of a particular situation or context, specifically at a specific point or period
Ex: Yesterday , we had a meeting to how the land lay after the changes in leadership .

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