wait until/till
idiom
—used to emphasize that a future event is going to be very surprising, important, troublesome, etc.
Wait till you see their new house. It's just beautiful!
You think you're in trouble now? Just wait until your father finds out what you did, young lady!
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
And after two episodes, fans will have to wait until the fall to see the rest of the home's rehabilitation, Curtis announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 8.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Yet research shows many people do not wait until age 70 to claim Social Security retirement benefits.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Miami might add another veteran as training camp approaches, or wait until August after seeing how players perform in camp.
—Omar Kelly
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
And after two episodes, fans will have to wait until the fall to see the rest of the home's rehabilitation, Curtis announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 8.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Yet research shows many people do not wait until age 70 to claim Social Security retirement benefits.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Miami might add another veteran as training camp approaches, or wait until August after seeing how players perform in camp.
—Omar Kelly
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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“Wait until/till.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20until%2Ftill. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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