Meaning of the word "bide your time" in English

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bide your time

US /baɪd jʊər taɪm/
UK /baɪd jʊər taɪm/
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Idiom

1.

to wait patiently for a good opportunity to do something

Example:
She decided to bide her time until the perfect moment to ask for a raise.
The chess player knew he had to bide his time before making his winning move.
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