| to bide one's time |
耐心等待时机 |
To wait patiently for an opportunity in expectation of future success. |
EXAMPLE: Although he did not get a job immediately, the talented young man decided to bide his time hoping that conditions would improve.
尽管这位有才能的年轻人没有马上得到工作，但他决定耐心等待，期望环境能够改善。 |
