Wait for it Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
WAYT-for-it
wˈeɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
WAYT-faw-it
Definition
A phrase used to build suspense before revealing something surprising or important, similar to asking someone to hold on for the next part.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful, often used in stories or jokes right before a punchline or revelation. Often said with emphasis and sometimes repeated for effect. Not suitable for formal settings.
Spanish: espera - espera un momento (expresión)Portuguese (BR): espera - prepara-se (expressão)Portuguese (PT): espera - prepara-te (expressão)Chinese (Simplified): 等一下（口语用，表达悬念）Chinese (Traditional): 等一下（口語用，表達懸念）Hindi: ज़रा रुकिए - सुनिए आगे (मुहावरा)Arabic: انتظر - ستفاجأ (تعبير)Bengali: দাঁড়াও - শুনো (এখনো বলিনি বলে)Russian: подожди - сейчас будет (игриво)Japanese: いい？ - まだだよVietnamese: chờ đã - đợi chútKorean: 기다려 봐 - 잠깐만Turkish: bekle - dur bakalımUrdu: ذرا رکیے - انتظار کریںIndonesian: tunggu dulu - sebentar lagi
Example Sentences
I'm about to tell you the answer, wait for it.
basic
Here comes the surprise, wait for it!
basic
Wait for it... the lights will turn on now.
basic
He walked into the room with, wait for it, a cat on his head.
natural
The best part is—wait for it—we're all getting a day off!
natural
You think that's cool? Wait for it—there's more.
natural