waiting game

noun

wait·ing game ˈwā-tiŋ-

: a strategy in which one or more participants withhold action temporarily in the hope of having a favorable opportunity for more effective action later

Examples of waiting game in a Sentence

Until they make their decision, we're just playing a waiting game.

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Beyond that, commuters had to play the waiting game. —

New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025 The waiting game will last a little longer — this year’s trade deadline is expected to come down to the wire per a source, with a majority of moves occurring in the final 72 hours before 2 p.m. on Feb. 6. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025 Jimmy Butler trade rumors swirl, but Heat history with star exits signals waiting game Whatever the case, the bigger picture is still unfolding for Miami and Butler, even as the team takes a day-by-day approach to its star’s future and simply winning games. —

James Jackson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 The fire right now is towards the end of Pacific Ridge….It's a waiting game. —

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