wait for it

idiom
UK: /ˌweɪt fər ɪt/
US: /ˌweɪt fər ɪt/

  1. Used to create suspense before revealing something surprising or funny.

    1. I have a surprise, wait for it, I am pregnant! [ ] [ ]
    2. I tried a new recipe and wait for it, it was actually delicious according to my family. [ ] [ ]
wait for it idiom

  1. Indicates that the best or most important part of something will be revealed later.

    1. He's about to sing, wait for it, he's actually pretty good. [ ] [ ]
    2. The presentation seems dull now, but wait for it, the final proposal will change everything. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wait for it" is /ˌweɪt fər ɪt/ in British English and /ˌweɪt fər ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "wait for it": "I have a surprise, wait for it, I am pregnant!". More examples on the page.