| 词汇 | wait in the wings |
| 释义 | Idiom wait in the wings(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 wait in the wingsTo be ready and available while waiting to help or replace someone. Actors traditionally wait in an area known as "the wings" of the theater before stepping on stage. My assistant is waiting in the wings to take my job once I retire. The recent surge in politicians under 30 makes it clear that the youth of our nation have been waiting in the wings for their chance to lead the country. wait in the wingsstand ready to do something or to be used at the appropriate time. |
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