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 Sep. 2026.

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