Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wait upon

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wait, minute.

Used to indicate a new insight or dawning understanding. / Used to indicate disagreement or doubt.

(idiomatic) A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident

Synonym of see which way the cat jumps

Indicates that something unpleasant is going to happen to the interlocutor, and the speaker is glad about it, as in vengeance or punishment.

plural of accident waiting to happen

(idiomatic, rare) To wait in expectation of an occurrence.

(rhetorical question) What is the delay? Why are you not acting or proceeding?

Synonym of ambush predator