“A waiting game”

Definition

A situation where you must wait patiently.

Examples

Examples

“SEO is often a waiting game.”

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What does "A waiting game" mean?
"A waiting game" means a situation where you must wait patiently..
How do you use "A waiting game" in a sentence?
Example: "SEO is often a waiting game."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A waiting game"?
Игра ожидания, когда нужно терпеливо ждать. / Իրավիճակ, որտեղ պետք է համբերությամբ սպասել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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