I, they, etc. can’t wait/can hardly wait

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To be very excited and eager about something that is going to happen.

She can hardly wait to start college this fall.
Visual representation of "I, they, etc. can’t wait/can hardly wait" - To be very excited and eager about something that is going to happen

Often appears as...

  • can't wait to see
  • can hardly wait for

Usage tips

Idiomatic, Colloquial

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Visual representation of "I, they, etc. can’t wait/can hardly wait"
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Excitement Intensity

Expresses a high level of excitement. The phrase intensifies the anticipation.

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I can’t wait to see the new superhero movie this weekend!
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Imminent Event

Typically used when an event is upcoming soon and the speaker is looking forward to it.

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They can hardly wait for the concert next month.
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Casual Expression

Commonly used in informal situations and casual conversations.

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I can't wait to catch up over coffee!
Visual representation of the word "I, they, etc. can’t wait/can hardly wait"

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