Meanings
To hurry to complete a task or arrive at a destination by a specified time, only for nothing to happen, due to other requirements that have yet to be satisfied.
Example Sentences
1
The doctor's appointment was at 10:00, but we ended up having to hurry up and wait for over an hour.
2
We rushed to catch our flight, only to hurry up and wait at the gate for an unexpected delay.
3
She quickly finished her meal and left the restaurant, but then had to hurry up and wait for a taxi.
4
He rushed to the bus stop, but arrived early and had to hurry up and wait in the cold.
5
The actor got ready for the audition in a rush, but then had to hurry up and wait for hours until his turn.
