What are you waiting for?

phrase

Used to tell someone to hurry up or take action now.

The door is open, what are you waiting for?
Visual representation of "what are you waiting for?" - Used to tell someone to hurry up or take action now

Often appears as...

  • don't just stand there
  • what are you waiting for?

Usage tips

Colloqial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to express disbelief that someone has not yet taken advantage of a good situation or opportunity.

What are you waiting for? This is a golden opportunity!
Visual representation of "what are you waiting for?" - Used to express disbelief that someone has not yet taken advantage of a good situation or opportunity

Often appears as...

  • what are you waiting for
  • go for it!

Usage tips

Colloqial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to tell someone to hurry up or take action now.

The door is open, what are you waiting for?
Visual representation of "what are you waiting for?" - Used to tell someone to hurry up or take action now

Often appears as...

  • don't just stand there
  • what are you waiting for?

Usage tips

Colloqial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to express disbelief that someone has not yet taken advantage of a good situation or opportunity.

What are you waiting for? This is a golden opportunity!
Visual representation of "what are you waiting for?" - Used to express disbelief that someone has not yet taken advantage of a good situation or opportunity

Often appears as...

  • what are you waiting for
  • go for it!

Usage tips

Colloqial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "what are you waiting for?"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Prompt Action

Use it to encourage someone to act quickly, without delay.

Illustration for Prompt Action
The taxi is here, what are you waiting for?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

It's conversational and friendly, but can be demanding in certain tones.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Come on, the movie's starting - what are you waiting for?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectation

Implies the listener knows what to do next but hasn't acted.

Illustration for Expectation
Your favorite song is on, what are you waiting for? Dance!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Prompt Action

Use it to encourage someone to act quickly, without delay.

Illustration for Prompt Action
The taxi is here, what are you waiting for?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

It's conversational and friendly, but can be demanding in certain tones.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Come on, the movie's starting - what are you waiting for?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectation

Implies the listener knows what to do next but hasn't acted.

Illustration for Expectation
Your favorite song is on, what are you waiting for? Dance!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Prompt Action

Use it to encourage someone to act quickly, without delay.

Illustration for Prompt Action
The taxi is here, what are you waiting for?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

It's conversational and friendly, but can be demanding in certain tones.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Come on, the movie's starting - what are you waiting for?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectation

Implies the listener knows what to do next but hasn't acted.

Illustration for Expectation
Your favorite song is on, what are you waiting for? Dance!
Visual representation of the word "What are you waiting for?"

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