| Idiom | Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop |
|---|---|
| Example | Yesterday was part one of our exam, and now we're waiting for the other shoe to drop. |
| Meaning | to do something that completes an action; to wait in suspense for something to be finished |
| Origin | The man who lives in the apartment above you is getting ready for bed. He takes off one shoe and drops it noisily on the floor. You wait anxiously below for the other shoe to drop; then you can fall asleep in peace and quiet. A 20th-century writer created this expression. |
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