Waiting in the Wings

Waiting in the Wings

Waiting in the Wings may refer to:

*"Waiting in the Wings" (play), a 1960 play by Noël Coward
*"Waiting in the Wings" ("Angel"), a 2002 episode of the American television series "Angel"
*"Waiting in the Wings", a song by Diana Ross from her 1991 album "The Force Behind the Power"


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  • waiting in the wings — If someone is waiting in the wings, or in the wings, they are in the background, but nearby, ready to act on short notice …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • waiting in the wings — waiting in the wings/waiting (for) your chance/ phrase to be prepared for an opportunity to do something that you have wanted to do for a long time Another group of young skaters is waiting in the wings. Thesaurus: to be ready, or to get ready… …   Useful english dictionary

  • (waiting) in the wings — (waiting) in the ˈwings idiom ready to take over a particular job or be used in a particular situation when needed • She was aware of a whole host of ambitious young managers waiting in the wings. Main entry: ↑wingidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • waiting in the wings —    If someone is waiting in the wings, or in the wings, they are in the background, but nearby, ready to act on short notice.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    If someone is waiting in the wings, they are waiting for an opportunity to take… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Waiting in the wings —   If someone is waiting in the wings, or in the wings, they are in the background, but nearby, ready to act on short notice …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • Waiting in the Wings (Angel) — Infobox Television episode Title = Waiting in the Wings Series = Angel Caption = {Caption|} Season = 3 Episode = 13 Airdate = February 4, 2002 Production = 3ADH13 Writer = Joss Whedon Director = Joss Whedon Guests = Andy Hallett (Lorne) Mark Lutz …   Wikipedia

  • Waiting in the Wings (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Waiting in the Wings Type = album Artist = Daryl Stuermer Released = 2001 Genre = Jazz fusion Label = Urban Island Music Producer = Last album = This album = Next album = Track listing# Introduction # Waiting in the Wings # …   Wikipedia

  • be waiting in the wings — to be ready to be used or employed instead of someone or something else. The rumour is that Green will be sacked and Brinkworth is waiting in the wings to take over as manager …   New idioms dictionary

  • wait in the wings — (wait) in the wings to be ready to do something when the opportunity comes. Other companies were waiting in the wings to sell similar drugs at much lower prices. The novel has sold well in the hardcover edition, and a paperback edition waits in… …   New idioms dictionary

  • in the wings — (informal) Waiting in reserve • • • Main Entry: ↑wing * * * in the wings phrase ready to do something, or ready to be used when needed There was already someone waiting in the wings when he retired. Thesaurus: ready or about to do… …   Useful english dictionary

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