English Explanatory Dictionary

wait for the ball to drop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wait in expectation of an occurrence.

Pronunciation

En-au-wait for the ball to drop.ogg

Word forms

wait for the ball to drop waits for the ball to drop waiting for the ball to drop waited for the ball to drop

Etymology

An allusion to the Times Square Ball, and perhaps other time balls.

Related words

wait for the other shoe to drop
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