can't wait

phrase

: to be very excited about doing something or eager for something to happen or begin
I can't wait to try your apple pie.

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This early demand is an encouraging signal for Jim, who has been impressed with the Duo since previewing it last month at Apple's flagship store in New York and can't wait to buy one. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 Williams can't wait for everything this series will bring her way. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Amazon's Big Deal Days is on the horizon, but these early unlocked smartphone discounts have officially jumped the line and can't wait until October. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Commierado; can't wait to be in small town Tennessee, quiet,friendly, much cheaper real estate. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't wait

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“Can't wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20wait. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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