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Wait and see

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Expect Patience

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

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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.

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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.

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I'm not sure if they'll throw a surprise party for me—let's wait and see.
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