I, he, etc. can't wait

(one) can't wait

One is very excited or eager for something to happen; it will be difficult for one to wait for it. The phase can be used as part of a sentence or by itself as an exclamation. I can't wait to see you and the girls—it's been way too long! See you tomorrow! Can't wait! Mom can't wait for the flowers to bloom and brighten up our yard.See also: wait

I, he, etc. can’t ˈwait

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I, he, etc. can hardly ˈwait

used when you are emphasizing that somebody is very excited about something or keen to do it: The children can’t wait for Christmas to come. ♢ I can hardly wait to see him again.See also: wait