wait until/till
idiom
—used to emphasize that a future event is going to be very surprising, important, troublesome, etc.
Wait till you see their new house. It's just beautiful!
You think you're in trouble now? Just wait until your father finds out what you did, young lady!
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025
Common bermuda can be planted from seed, but wait until soils are warmer still, preferably May or early June.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Those who wait until the last minute could pay for it, one way or another.
—Tim Pratte, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For much of the winter, the surest way to see a Wild opponent score was to wait until a player in green and red went to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025
Common bermuda can be planted from seed, but wait until soils are warmer still, preferably May or early June.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Those who wait until the last minute could pay for it, one way or another.
—Tim Pratte, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For much of the winter, the surest way to see a Wild opponent score was to wait until a player in green and red went to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wait until/till
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“Wait until/till.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20until%2Ftill. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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