marinate

marinate

To wait with dread, anxiety, or nervousness for something to happen or come to pass. A: "I caught Tommy smoking cigarettes. He's up in his room waiting for you to come talk to him." B: "I'll go up to him in an hour or so—let him marinate for a while." They kept me marinating in the waiting room for nearly half an hour before they called me in for my interview.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

marinate

n. to wait calmly for something to happen. I’ll just sit here and marinate until you figure out what you want us to do.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • cold feet
  • cold feet, to get/have
  • (one's) knees are knocking
  • cold feet, get
  • get cold feet
  • (one's) knees are shaking
  • I dread to think
  • I shudder/dread to think
  • dread
  • put/set somebody's mind at ease/rest
References in periodicals archive
Marinate with red wine vinegar, olive oil and chopped parsley, then thread on skewers.
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When consumers or foodservice operators are ready to marinate, they squeeze the marinade pocket, breaking the seal between the two pockets.
For Seasons
ground pepper 1/2 cup orange juice Combine the ingredients and marinate the fish for up to 30 minutes.
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chicken MARINATE 1 day, covered and chilled 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice, plus the zest of 2 limes 2 tbsp.
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However, if you want tempeh slightly crispy, marinate and then saute it.
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Marinate meat in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Magnificent Marinades
The secret of any good barbecue is the marinade and allowing time for the meat to marinate.
Secrets of a great bank holiday BBQ
PREP AND COOK TIME 15 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes to marinate
Cocktail marinades: who knew that classic drinks like mojitos, martinis, and margaritas could make such great flavorings for meat and seafood? Sure is one way to liven up dinner
These are a fast and foolproof way to add flavor to meats without having to marinate."
The life of spice: consumers who have come to expect exotic and flavorful seasonings at their favorite restaurants are now looking for them on the grocery shelves
(You can also marinate the roast in a resealable plastic bag.
Tamer tastes
Cover; marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
Eating In: A taste of Thai spices up meal; Steamed pork and coconut kebabs
One way not only to tenderize but also to season tough cuts of meat is to marinate them.
Marinating beef? Consider red wine
Mix together the ingredients for the second marinade, smear all over the poussins and leave to marinate for another couple of hours or, if possible, overnight.
MEAT TREAT
Pour over steaks and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
GIVE IT A GO: Faulker's Balsamic Soy Marinade
Add the beef, turn until coated then leave to marinate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
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