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be waiting in the wings |
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be waiting in the wings to be ready to be used or employed instead of someone or something else See play a waiting gameUsage notes: In the theatre, the wings are the sides of the stage which cannot be seen by the people watching the play, where actors wait until it is their turn to walk on to the stage. The rumour is that Green will be sacked and Brinkworth is waiting in the wings to take over as manager. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The next Don McKinnon or Chuck Fipke could be waiting in the wings at Scouts Canada. The burlesque undertones of Costume Party leave you with the impression that the angel of history, as Walter Benjamin evoked him, could be waiting in the wings ready to take the stage as the Red Baron. Lee's replacement may already be waiting in the wings, as the board is not planning to launch a national search until local candidates are considered. |
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