wait for it
idiom
chiefly British, informal
—used to emphasize that the following statement is foolish, surprising, funny, etc.
He says he was fired because—wait for it—he refused to compromise his principles.
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Of the 30-odd crypto investors in Trump’s inner circle, all of them are—wait for it—guys.
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Katie Drummond, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
That makes now a terrific time to buy and … wait for it … lock in your shot at more upside.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Now, a new study has found that America's favorite dessert at Christmas is … wait for it … pumpkin pie.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
At a recent launch event in China, Vivo announced its intention to launch a mixed reality headset in 2025 according to a Weibo poster, although there’s still a while to wait for it.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Katie Drummond, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
That makes now a terrific time to buy and … wait for it … lock in your shot at more upside.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Now, a new study has found that America's favorite dessert at Christmas is … wait for it … pumpkin pie.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
At a recent launch event in China, Vivo announced its intention to launch a mixed reality headset in 2025 according to a Weibo poster, although there’s still a while to wait for it.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Wait for it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20for%20it. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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