can't wait

Idioms  

1. Be very eager, anxious, or impatient, as in We can't wait for the baseball season to begin or I can't wait to see Dad—it's been a year. While the literal sense of being unable to wait (for lack of time) is much older, this figurative usage dates only from about 1930.

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can't wait

“I learned that during my career, and I’m pretty good at that. I just can’t wait to be in that position, and if I’m in there, I will give my 100%.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Planned M&A deals and continued issuance from the artificial-intelligence “hyperscalers” are two segments that likely can’t wait too long, he added.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Now it’s time for our students to help set the standard. Arrive early. Be loud. Be relentless. We can’t wait to see a sea of Bruin Blue at the Rose Bowl this Saturday.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

"We are building something special together, as players, staff and fans, and I can't wait to play my part."

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

When Monday morning arrives, I can’t wait to get to school so Fina and I can talk about the flowers.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish