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Idiom: Wait For It

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Used to draw attention to and build suspense, often ironically, for a remark to come.

Example Sentences

1
He teased his audience with a long, suspenseful story, and then said, "wait for it" before delivering the punchline.
2
The chef prepared an elaborate dessert and told us to "wait for it" as he added the final garnish.
3
After a thrilling cliffhanger ending, the TV show left its viewers eagerly waiting for the next episode, saying "wait for it".
4
The speaker paused and said, "wait for it," building anticipation for the surprising conclusion of his speech.
5
The children waited in excitement as their parents set up the surprise party, urged to "wait for it" and not peek before the big reveal.

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