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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While most gardeners wait until the last spring frost has passed to plant their veggies outdoors, plant your seeds earlier to give your salad garden a head start.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024
This may take time so don’t wait until the last minute because the Department of Health medical staff will need to review applications.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
Los Angeles might have dodged at least one Olympic-sized headache by agreeing to wait until 2028 to host the Summer Games.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Drivers heading out the door on May 23 or May 24 should leave before 11 a.m. or wait until the evening to avoid the worst traffic, according to transportation analytics company INRIX.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 21 May 2024
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024
This may take time so don’t wait until the last minute because the Department of Health medical staff will need to review applications.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
Los Angeles might have dodged at least one Olympic-sized headache by agreeing to wait until 2028 to host the Summer Games.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Drivers heading out the door on May 23 or May 24 should leave before 11 a.m. or wait until the evening to avoid the worst traffic, according to transportation analytics company INRIX.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 21 May 2024
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“Wait until/till.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20until%2Ftill. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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