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单词 waiting game
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waiting game

UK /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌɡeɪm/


phrase
  • play a​/​the waiting game

    1
    to delay in a situation where people expect you to do something, because you think this will give you an advantage

    Police seem to be playing a waiting game with the hijackers.

    Synonyms and related words

    To delay action, wait or hesitate

waiting game

US /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌɡeɪm/


phrase
  • play a​/​the waiting game

    1
    to delay in a situation where people expect you to do something, because you think this will give you an advantage

    Police seem to be playing a waiting game with the hijackers.

    Synonyms and related words

    To delay action, wait or hesitate
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