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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.
See also: time


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There is an outside seating area where patrons can bide time with their dogs.
But while Baras' ensemble choreography showcases a fine symmetry, the five women and two men almost seem to bide time waiting for Baras.
A bull market sure helps new funds like Profit Lomax bide time.
 
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