can't wait | can hardly wait

This page is about the conversational phrase can't wait | can hardly wait

Meaning

You can say this if you're looking forward to something very much.

For example

  • "I'm sick of school."
    "Me too. I can't wait for the holidays to start."

  • "Are you looking forward to the concert?"
    "I can hardly wait. It'll be wonderful!"

Quick Quiz

He said, "It's starting any minute! I can't wait!" He

a. had to leave before the show

b. was excited about the show

c. didn't want to wait in line
a) had to leave before the show b) was excited about the show c) didn't want to wait in line

Contributor: Matt Errey