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in the wings |
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(wait) in the wings to be ready to do something when the opportunity comes Other companies were waiting in the wings to sell similar drugs at much lower prices. The novel has sold well in the hardcover edition, and a paperback edition waits in the wings. Etymology: based on the idea of an actor who waits in the wings (areas to each side of a stage) before appearing on stage See also: wing 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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Doubleday has lately described (before the Entomological Society, March 3rd, 1845) a peculiar structure in the wings of this butterfly, which seems to be the means of its making its noise. And after two or three hours the swallows began to get tired in the wings and short of breath. |
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