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Definitions

wait and see

VERB
watch and wait
Synonyms
WEAK
bide one's time lie low play a waiting game tread water

Example Sentences

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Still, for now the president can afford to wait and see how mounting pressure affects the Iranian side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Officials would have to "wait and see", he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Then the team will have to wait and see what values the White House might share should it choose to commemorate the championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“Our recent client conversations echo this tone, with most investors adopting a wait and see stance with some downside hedge buying rather than capitulating,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Kat leaned over and whispered, ‘Dad’s on our side! I know it. He’ll get Mum to let us go out. You wait and see.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd