You (just) wait (and see)!

You (just) wait (and see)!
You (just) wait (and see)! & Just (you) wait (and see)!
Inf.Wait and see what will happen.; If you wait, you will see that what I predict will be true. •

John: You'll get what you deserve! Just you wait! Jane: Mind your own business.

Bill: Things will get better. You just wait and see! Sue: Sure, but when?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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