bide one's time (**바이**드 원즈 **타임**) — to wait patiently for a favorable opportunity to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to wait patiently for a favorable opportunity to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪd wʌnz taɪm/
Korean meaning: 적절한 기회를 참을성 있게 기다리다, 때를 기다리다
Korean pronunciation: **바이**드 원즈 **타임**
Example Sentences
- The cat decided to bide its time before pouncing on the laser pointer dot.
- She's biding her time until the right job opportunity comes along.
- The vampire had to bide his time until sunset to leave his coffin.
bide one's time
NOUN//baɪd wʌnz taɪm//
to wait patiently for a favorable opportunity to do something
The young fencer bides his time, waiting for the master to lower his guard.
Bide your time for the prime!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'bide'는 고대 영어 'bīdan'에서 유래되어 '머물다, 기다리다'를 의미했습니다. 중세 시대부터 '시간을 견디며 기다린다'는 의미로 사용되어 현재까지 이어져 왔습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat decided to bide its time before pouncing on the laser pointer dot.”
“She's biding her time until the right job opportunity comes along.”
“The vampire had to bide his time until sunset to leave his coffin.”
“Investors are biding their time before entering the volatile market.”
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