hoping

American  

[hoh-ping] / ˈhoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of one who hopes.

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

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idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Etymology

Origin of hoping

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are hoping to follow up their Premier League triumph with a Champions League trophy against Paris St-Germain on Saturday but know a mammoth task is ahead.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Here’s hoping this final weekend of May gives those of you on the East Coast the dreamy welcome-to-summer weather you missed out on over the holiday weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Most people’s retirement plan is hoping for the best. Most of America has never done a financial plan,” Gilbert said.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Here’s hoping he has more of these magic tricks up his sleeve.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The moment I’ve been hoping for and dreading at the same time.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam