can't wait

idiom

: to be very excited about doing something or eager for something to happen or begin
I can't wait to try your apple pie.

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Others simply can't wait for that comfy cozy feel and to participate in their favorite traditions. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 For those who can't wait a full week for the chain’s Election Day deal, Krispy Kreme has another sweet treat just in time for Halloween. Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 In this episode, one sneaky student — dressed up as Baby Thanos — just can't wait for his sweet fix and swipes the treat stash meant for later, sharing it with his fellow peers. Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 But now, having spent the past two months together on the road, the two Kentuckians can't wait for Saturday's hometown stop at KFC YUM Center. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for can't wait 

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“Can't wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20wait. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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