Wait around

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Pro Tip 1/3

Expectation Involved

Use 'wait around' when you expect something or someone later on.

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I'll wait around for the mail to come before going out.

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Passive Activity

'Wait around' implies a passive state, often without any specific activity.

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She was just waiting around at home, doing nothing.

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Time Uncertainty

Use when the duration you have to wait is uncertain or feels long.

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We waited around for hours, hoping for some news.

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