Meaning of 'Waiting in the wings'
What does the saying 'Waiting in the wings' mean?
Idiom: Waiting in the wings
Meaning:
If someone is waiting in the wings, or in the wings, they are in the background, but nearby, ready to act on short notice.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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