can hardly wait

phrase

: to be very excited about doing something or eager for something to happen or begin
The children can hardly wait for summer.

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One of Costco’s most popular desserts is making a return, and fans can hardly wait. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026 Rhodes can hardly wait until the theater reopens. Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026 Although Chick-fil-A releases these adorable trays each year, fans on social media can hardly wait for their return. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 She is thrilled about finally being a Lady Hornet and can hardly wait for the season. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025 After both teams participated in preparatory tournaments last weekend, the curtain is about to rise -- and fans can hardly wait. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 With about a month until the 2025 NFL draft, fans and draft experts are getting excited and can hardly wait much longer. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige can hardly wait for the Fantastic Four’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men’s future involvement. Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 Even the pros can hardly wait, just brimming with excellent ideas to deck the halls a few months early. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 July 2023

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“Can hardly wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%20hardly%20wait. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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