Question

waiting in the wings There are many students waiting in the wings ready to prove themselves.

Accepted Answer

If someone is waiting in the wings, they are waiting for an opportunity to take action, especially to replace someone else in their job or position.

Phrase/Idiom	waiting in the wings
Definition	If someone is waiting in the wings, they are waiting for an opportunity to take action, especially to replace someone else in their job or position.
Example	There are many students waiting in the wings ready to prove themselves.

Waiting Wings Opportunity Action Replace Job Position Students