waiting game
US /ˈweɪtɪŋ ɡeɪm/
UK /ˈweɪtɪŋ ɡeɪm/
名詞
待つしかない状況, 様子見
a situation in which one delays taking action in order to see what will happen or what someone else will do
例:
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It's a waiting game now to see if they will accept our offer.
彼らが私たちの提案を受け入れるかどうかは、今や待つしかない状況だ。
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We're playing a waiting game until the market stabilizes.
市場が安定するまで、私たちは待つしかない状況だ。