Waiting game Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
A situation where you purposely wait to act, hoping someone else moves first or that things will change, often to get an advantage.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal and often used in negotiations, relationships, or competitions. Common phrases: 'play a waiting game', 'it’s a waiting game'. It emphasizes strategy and patience. Don’t confuse with just 'waiting'; it involves intention and often tension.
उदाहरण वाक्य
We are playing the waiting game with our job applications.
basic
It’s a waiting game to see who will call first.
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Sometimes business is just a waiting game.
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Investors are playing a waiting game until the market settles down.
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I hate this waiting game—can’t someone just make a decision?
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Negotiating salaries often turns into a waiting game between employer and employee.
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