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Time - Waiting

Dive into English idioms regarding the act of waiting, like "hang tight" and "the dust settle".

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

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

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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 .
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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 .
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to stop doing anything for a while

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

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