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, 17 June 2025
And if philanthropy is part of your legacy plan, don’t wait until death to give.
—Jamie Farmer, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
And one last tip: Don't wait until pollen season to take your allergy medication.
—Sharon Liao, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi told Newsweek Thomas could wait until after the 2026 midterms to avoid giving Democrats a motivating issue ahead of the elections.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
And if philanthropy is part of your legacy plan, don’t wait until death to give.
—Jamie Farmer, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
And one last tip: Don't wait until pollen season to take your allergy medication.
—Sharon Liao, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi told Newsweek Thomas could wait until after the 2026 midterms to avoid giving Democrats a motivating issue ahead of the elections.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for wait until/till
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“Wait until/till.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20until%2Ftill. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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