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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Example Sentences

"Willingness is a huge ingredient in a successful team," said the Artemis II crewmember, who added he can't wait to share more images and experiences with the people of Canada upon return.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“I can’t wait to be back in the arena with you all soon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“I am so proud of this record and I can’t wait for you to hear it,” Rodrigo wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Les Délices de Awa – A must-try spot I can’t wait to return to the next time I’m in Madison.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“It was the only thing I could think of. Let’s move him into this and bring him upstairs. Mae can’t wait to see him.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks