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Definition waiting game in British English

waiting game noun

[singular] noun
/ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌɡeɪm/
1

to delay in a situation where people expect you to do something, because you think this will give you an advantage

Example

Police seem to be playing a waiting game with the hijackers.

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Definition waiting game in British English