can hardly wait
idiom
: to be very excited about doing something or eager for something to happen or begin
The children can hardly wait for summer.
Examples of can hardly wait in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The final pairing of Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will tee off at 2:30 p.m. ET and likely decide the 2025 Masters in a golf showdown fans can hardly wait for Sunday afternoon.
—
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With about a month until the 2025 NFL draft, fans and draft experts are getting excited and can hardly wait much longer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige can hardly wait for the Fantastic Four’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men’s future involvement.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Scientists can hardly wait to crack open that holiday gift.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Nov. 2023
Even the pros can hardly wait, just brimming with excellent ideas to deck the halls a few months early.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
And, while that might not be quite as big a deal to traditional gridiron fans as the younger Lawrence directing the varsity football team, don’t try to tell Tony, who can hardly wait.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2023
And according to the store’s owner, customers-to-be can hardly wait.
—cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022
Martin can hardly wait, either.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2022
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With about a month until the 2025 NFL draft, fans and draft experts are getting excited and can hardly wait much longer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige can hardly wait for the Fantastic Four’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men’s future involvement.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Scientists can hardly wait to crack open that holiday gift.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Nov. 2023
Even the pros can hardly wait, just brimming with excellent ideas to deck the halls a few months early.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
And, while that might not be quite as big a deal to traditional gridiron fans as the younger Lawrence directing the varsity football team, don’t try to tell Tony, who can hardly wait.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2023
And according to the store’s owner, customers-to-be can hardly wait.
—cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022
Martin can hardly wait, either.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2022
Cite this Entry
“Can hardly wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%20hardly%20wait. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share