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bide time

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bide one's time
to wait patiently. I've been biding my time for years, just waiting for a chance like this. He's not the type just to sit there and bide his time. He wants some action now.
See also: time
bide your time
to wait patiently for a good opportunity to do something She was biding her time until she could get her revenge.
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bide your time
to wait patiently to do something She decided to bide her time until her children were all in school before she went to graduate school.
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The best thing Shamus could do after an unsuccessful fight is to bide time by staying on and accepting a lower position in Crystallus while spending time to network more with the outside world and looking out for good career opportunities.
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re probably trying to bide time till he finally calls and you don?
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But while Baras' ensemble choreography showcases a fine symmetry, the five women and two men almost seem to bide time waiting for Baras.
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