Grammar fix

be counting down the days until

eagerly await a date

To wait very eagerly for a particular event or date to arrive.

How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

We're counting down the days until our new flat is ready.

I'm counting down the days until I can visit my grandparents because I only get to see them once or twice a year.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: I'm counting down days to my holiday.

Say: I'm counting down the days to my holiday.

Keep 'the days'. Both 'to' and 'until' are fine after it.

  • Pattern
  • be counting down the days until + event/date

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Feel excited about something coming soon

How eagerPleasant anticipationVery impatient
look forward toHappy anticipation of a future event or experience.can't wait forStrong excitement about something you want to happen soon.
be counting down the days untilYou're here · Eagerly waiting for a particular event or date.

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