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, 23 July 2025
The host nation still made Spain work for their victory as they were forced to wait until the 66th minute for the opening goal through substitute Athenea del Castillo, before Claudia Pina made sure of their passage to the semis with the second goal five minutes later.
—Oli Gamp, New York Times, 23 July 2025
At minimum, the city should wait until its new casino opens and a clearer picture emerges of the current state of (legal) gambling in our metro area.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Fans will have to wait until Sept. 19 to see whether Buckingham Nicks finally gets its long-overdue re-release.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
The host nation still made Spain work for their victory as they were forced to wait until the 66th minute for the opening goal through substitute Athenea del Castillo, before Claudia Pina made sure of their passage to the semis with the second goal five minutes later.
—Oli Gamp, New York Times, 23 July 2025
At minimum, the city should wait until its new casino opens and a clearer picture emerges of the current state of (legal) gambling in our metro area.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Fans will have to wait until Sept. 19 to see whether Buckingham Nicks finally gets its long-overdue re-release.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 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 27 Jul. 2025.
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