bide your time
US /baɪd jʊər taɪm/
UK /baɪd jʊər taɪm/
1.
等待時機, 伺機而動
to wait patiently for a good opportunity to do something
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She decided to bide her time until the perfect moment to ask for a raise.
她決定等待時機，直到最佳時機才要求加薪。
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The chess player knew he had to bide his time before making his winning move.
這位棋手知道他必須等待時機才能走出制勝一步。