What does 'in waiting' mean in 'deputy manager in waiting'?
nyota Senior Member Joined Jun 9, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Australia Sep 25, 2011 #1 What does 'in waiting' mean in 'deputy manager in waiting'?
Barb_D Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Sep 25, 2011 #2 Sounds like they are waiting for someone to retire (or get promoted or get fired) so they can fill the position. Or it could be a reference to a "lady in waiting." It's hard to know.
Sounds like they are waiting for someone to retire (or get promoted or get fired) so they can fill the position. Or it could be a reference to a "lady in waiting." It's hard to know.