[Vocabulary] Waiting impatiently.

[symaa]

Hello,


I am looking for a word/expression to describe a person who is waiting impatiently for the right moment to attack sombody. (In wars for example)

Thank you in advance.

 

[ian_k]

"to wait in anticipation"
but the common expressions that describe the feeling are probably : "on edge" and "jittery"

Hope it's useful

 

[5jj]

I am looking for a word/expression to describe a person who is waiting impatiently for the right moment to attack sombody. (In wars for example)

How about 'He waited, poised, tense'?

 

[Rover_KE]

Consider 'champing at the bit'.

Rover

 

[charliedeut]

See also lurk.

charliedeut

PS: I understand "lurk" does not imply impatience, but it does convey the meaning "waiting to attack".

 

[Route21]

Or "straining at the leash" - eagerly impatient to begin something (like hounds in hot pursuit)

See:
straining at the leash - definition of straining at the leash by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

Regards
R21
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[symaa]

Much obliged for all your answers and help.

Best regards,