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拭目以待 (shì mù yǐ dài)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To wait and see; to wait for the result with expectation.

Definition (中文解释)

拭擦;待等待。擦亮眼睛等着瞧。形容期望很迫切。也表示确信某件事情一定会出现。

Derivation (典故出处)

汉·杨修《答临淄侯笺》观者骇视而拭目,听者倾首而竦耳。”

Example (造句示例)

The team's new strategy is yet to be tested; we'll have to wait and see.

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