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Idiom: Wait For The Ball To Drop

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Meanings

An allusion to the Times Square Ball, and perhaps other time balls.

How to pronounce "wait for the ball to drop":

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To wait in expectation of an occurrence.

Example Sentences

1
I can't wait for the ball to drop on New Year's Eve!
2
We'll have to wait for the ball to drop before making a decision.
3
I'm anxious to see what happens, so I'll just wait for the ball to drop.
4
Let's wait for the ball to drop before discussing our plans.
5
The suspense is killing me, I can't wait for the ball to drop!

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