watch and wait

Examples (10)

• He couldn't get in touch with her, so he would just have to watch and wait.
• Sometimes the best strategy is simply to watch and wait.
• The doctor decided to watch and wait before prescribing strong medication.
• Investors often prefer to watch and wait during volatile market conditions.
• I've done all I can; now I can only watch and wait for the results.
• The government chose to watch and wait for further developments before making a statement.
• With the weather so unpredictable, we'll have to watch and wait before planning the picnic.
• They watched and waited for hours, but nothing happened.
• If the situation doesn't improve, we might have to watch and wait a bit longer.
• Rather than reacting impulsively, it's often wiser to watch and wait.