wait for (someone or something)
wait for (someone or something)
To be in a state of expectation or anticipation for someone or something to arrive or for something to happen. Look, I'm not just going to hang around waiting for you to figure out what you want to do with your life—I've got my own dreams and aspirations. We're waiting for the weather to clear up before we start the game. I've been waiting for the bus for nearly an hour.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
wait (around) (for someone or something)
to stay somewhere until something happens or someone or something arrives. I'll wait around for you for an hour or so. I don't want to wait around.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
wait for
v.
To await someone or something; remain in expectation for someone or something: I waited for my date in the lobby.
See also: wait
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- (someone or something) promises well
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- accompanied by
- accompanied by (someone or something)
- accompany
- a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
- a crack at (someone or something)