English Explanatory Dictionary

bide one's time

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

Pronunciation

en-au-bide one's time.ogg

Word forms

bide one's time bides one's time biding one's time bode one's time bided one's time bidden one's time

Synonyms

cool one's heels kick one's heels

Related words

take one's time cool one's heels mark time stall for time wait and see

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