Word info

can wait

Verb

Meaning

(informal, sarcastic) A response to can't wait that negates the phrase.

Used to dismiss a concern considered urgent by another party.
Could you move, please? I need to get by!I'm not done yet. You can wait.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Everything comes in time to those who can wait. François Rabelais

I love having boyfriends. A girl can wait for the right man to come along – but in the meantime that doesn't mean she can't have a wonderful time with all the wrong ones. Cher

Life is going to give you just what you put in it. Put your whole heart in everything you do, and pray, then you can wait. Maya Angelou

You can wait till the cows come home. Polish Proverb

He who can wait obtains what he wishes. Italian Proverb

Deceit is in haste, but honesty can wait a fair leisure. Danish Proverb

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