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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Whether that's this season or next year, fans can't wait to welcome her back to the court.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cyclops half-brother Tyson, can't wait for fans to finally see the di Angelos on screen.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The children can't wait for our convenience.
—Howard Talenfeld, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Founded in California in 1967, Trader Joe’s now has 581 stores across 42 states and the District of Columbia, and fans can't wait for even more shops to pop up.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cyclops half-brother Tyson, can't wait for fans to finally see the di Angelos on screen.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The children can't wait for our convenience.
—Howard Talenfeld, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Founded in California in 1967, Trader Joe’s now has 581 stores across 42 states and the District of Columbia, and fans can't wait for even more shops to pop up.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for can't wait
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“Can't wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20wait. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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