What are we waiting for?

phrase

Used to express that it is time to start doing something immediately without more delay.

The preparation is complete, what are we waiting for? Let's start the party.
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?" - Used to express that it is time to start doing something immediately without more delay.

Often appears as...

  • let's get started
  • what are we waiting for?
phrase

Used to express anticipation or impatience.

We have the tickets for the concert, what are we waiting for?
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?" - Used to express anticipation or impatience.
phrase

Used to challenge or prompt someone to action or decision.

They've invited us to join the team, what are we waiting for?
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?" - Used to challenge or prompt someone to action or decision.
phrase

Used to express that it is time to start doing something immediately without more delay.

The preparation is complete, what are we waiting for? Let's start the party.
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?" - Used to express that it is time to start doing something immediately without more delay.

Often appears as...

  • let's get started
  • what are we waiting for?
phrase

Used to express anticipation or impatience.

We have the tickets for the concert, what are we waiting for?
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?" - Used to express anticipation or impatience.
phrase

Used to challenge or prompt someone to action or decision.

They've invited us to join the team, what are we waiting for?
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?" - Used to challenge or prompt someone to action or decision.
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "what are we waiting for?"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediate Action

Use it when there's no reason to wait and action should be taken right away.

Illustration for Immediate Action
Everyone's here, what are we waiting for? The meeting should start now.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Creating Urgency

It adds a sense of urgency, suggesting that delaying further is unnecessary.

Illustration for Creating Urgency
The project deadline is near, what are we waiting for?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediate Action

Use it when there's no reason to wait and action should be taken right away.

Illustration for Immediate Action
Everyone's here, what are we waiting for? The meeting should start now.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Creating Urgency

It adds a sense of urgency, suggesting that delaying further is unnecessary.

Illustration for Creating Urgency
The project deadline is near, what are we waiting for?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediate Action

Use it when there's no reason to wait and action should be taken right away.

Illustration for Immediate Action
Everyone's here, what are we waiting for? The meeting should start now.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Creating Urgency

It adds a sense of urgency, suggesting that delaying further is unnecessary.

Illustration for Creating Urgency
The project deadline is near, what are we waiting for?
Visual representation of the word "What are we waiting for?"

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