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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.
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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.
re probably trying to bide time till he finally calls and you don?
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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