wait in the wings

US /weɪt ɪn ðə wɪŋz/
UK /weɪt ɪn ðə wɪŋz/
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menunggu di sayap, menunggu kesempatan

to be ready to do something or to take someone's place, especially in a play or other performance

:
The understudy is waiting in the wings, ready to perform if the main actor falls ill.
Pemeran pengganti menunggu di sayap, siap tampil jika aktor utama sakit.
There are several talented young players waiting in the wings for a chance to join the first team.
Ada beberapa pemain muda berbakat yang menunggu di sayap untuk kesempatan bergabung dengan tim utama.