How to Pronounce "bide your time"
expression
ˈbaɪd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtaɪm
BYD yur TIME or BYD yor TIME
bˈaɪd/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
BYD yaw TIME
Definition
To wait patiently for the right moment to do something, instead of acting immediately.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
bˈaɪd/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYD yur TIME or BYD yor TIME
UK
BYD yaw TIME
Listen in Context
You should bide your time before making a big decision.
He decided to bide his time and wait for the right opportunity.
Sometimes, you need to bide your time if you want to succeed.
She’s just going to bide her time until a better job opens up.