Grammar fix

can't wait for

very eager

To feel very excited and impatient for something to happen.

How oftenVery common
LevelB1
Used inMostly spoken

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I can't wait for the weekend so I can finally get some rest.

I can't wait for my graduation because my whole family is coming, and we haven't all been together for years.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: I can't wait for see you.

Say: I can't wait to see you.

Use 'can't wait to' before a verb, but 'can't wait for' before a noun or pronoun.

  • Pattern
  • can't wait for + noun/pronoun; can't wait to + verb

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Feel excited about something coming soon

How eagerPleasant anticipationVery impatient

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