Meaning of wait for it | Babel Free

Definitions

Used to draw attention to and build suspense, often ironically, for a remark to come.

colloquial, idiomatic

Examples

“I just found out that my ex-wife, who never wanted children, now has two kids called, wait for it, Ludwig and Balthazar.”

“The National Museum of Crime and Punishment invites couples to "delight their dark side" this Valentine's Day weekend with -- wait for it -- stories of violence against romantic partners?”

CEFR level