Synonym of see which way the cat jumps

plural of sit-and-wait predator

Synonym of ambush predator

(idiomatic, humorous) To hurry to complete a task or arrive at a destination by a specified time, only for nothing to happen, due to other requirements that have yet to be satisfied.

(transitive, idiomatic) To attend to (someone's) every need, to the point of excess.

(idiomatic) To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved. / (idiomatic) To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable.

Opportunities will not wait; action should be undertaken without delay.

(idiomatic, formal) Alternative form of wait on hand and foot

(idiomatic) Alternative form of wait on hand and foot

To await more favourable circumstances.