Wait and see

verb

To delay making a decision or judgment because you want to see what will happen.

We will just have to wait and see what happens.
Visual representation of "wait and see" - To delay making a decision or judgment because you want to see what will happen.

Often appears as...

  • just wait and see
  • we will wait and see

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To delay making a decision or judgment because you want to see what will happen.

We will just have to wait and see what happens.
Visual representation of "wait and see" - To delay making a decision or judgment because you want to see what will happen.

Often appears as...

  • just wait and see
  • we will wait and see

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "wait and see"
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Expect Patience

The phrase suggests a mindset of patience and anticipation for an outcome.

Illustration for Expect Patience
The job interview went well, but I'll have to wait and see.
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Uncertainty Handling

Use it when you can't predict the outcome and need to accept the uncertainty.

Illustration for Uncertainty Handling
Will it rain during our vacation? We'll just have to wait and see.
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Colloquial Tone

Preferably used in casual conversations rather than formal or written contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Tone
I'm not sure if they'll throw a surprise party for me—let's wait and see.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expect Patience

The phrase suggests a mindset of patience and anticipation for an outcome.

Illustration for Expect Patience
The job interview went well, but I'll have to wait and see.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Uncertainty Handling

Use it when you can't predict the outcome and need to accept the uncertainty.

Illustration for Uncertainty Handling
Will it rain during our vacation? We'll just have to wait and see.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Tone

Preferably used in casual conversations rather than formal or written contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Tone
I'm not sure if they'll throw a surprise party for me—let's wait and see.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expect Patience

The phrase suggests a mindset of patience and anticipation for an outcome.

Illustration for Expect Patience
The job interview went well, but I'll have to wait and see.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Uncertainty Handling

Use it when you can't predict the outcome and need to accept the uncertainty.

Illustration for Uncertainty Handling
Will it rain during our vacation? We'll just have to wait and see.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Tone

Preferably used in casual conversations rather than formal or written contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Tone
I'm not sure if they'll throw a surprise party for me—let's wait and see.
Visual representation of the word "Wait and see"

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