English Expression · Intermediate
bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity
Pronunciation: say bide one's time
Meaning
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
Example
She decided to bide her time until the market conditions improved before selling the shares.
She decided to bide her time until the market conditions improved before selling the shares.
Practice tips
- Practice bide one's time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.