Synonyms of bides one's time

bides one's time

phrase

present tense third-person singular of bide one's time

as in waits

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

decided to bide her time until she had an opportunity to switch jobs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waits
• stays
• holds on
• holds one's breath
• sits tight
• cools one's heels
• awaits
• hangs around
• remains
• sticks around
• lingers
• bides
• stands by
• watches (for)
• expects
• tarries
• anticipates