can't wait
idiom
: to be very excited about doing something or eager for something to happen or begin
I can't wait to try your apple pie.
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Avery can't wait for the school basketball season to start up again in November.
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Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
With a championship on the line, UCF vs. Nebraska promises to be an exciting game, especially appealing to college basketball fans who can't wait for tomorrow's national championship matchup between Florida and Houston.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
It’s been about five months since the Vampire Diaries actress, 36, and the former professional snowboarder and skateboarder, 38, announced their late October engagement, but her friends and family can't wait for the big day.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
At the end of the day, the Steelers can't wait for Rodgers all offseason.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
With a championship on the line, UCF vs. Nebraska promises to be an exciting game, especially appealing to college basketball fans who can't wait for tomorrow's national championship matchup between Florida and Houston.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
It’s been about five months since the Vampire Diaries actress, 36, and the former professional snowboarder and skateboarder, 38, announced their late October engagement, but her friends and family can't wait for the big day.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
At the end of the day, the Steelers can't wait for Rodgers all offseason.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Can't wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20wait. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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