to bide one's time
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to patiently wait and avoid taking action until one finds a suitable or advantageous time
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Idiom
예시들
He bided his time for years, patiently honing his skills before launching his successful business.
to patiently wait and avoid taking action until one finds a suitable or advantageous time
