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.

Examples of wait for it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This allows for much more powerful and efficient magnets at the heart of CAT scanners, particle accelerators, some power transmission networks, and, wait for it, electric motors. —

David Szondy, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2024 This particular treasure — the Blue Crown — has everything to do with a family curse and, wait for it, a ghost. —

Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 The official dates for that tour will be unveiled — wait for it — Tuesday. —

Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024 The insta-attraction will be tested by life and duty, and a secret or two, as the man changes her life…wait for it…forever. —

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wait for it

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