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non vedere l'ora

/non veˈdeːre lˈɔːra/
idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal

To eagerly anticipate something; to be impatient for something to happen

Non vedo l'ora di partire per le vacanze!

I can't wait to leave for vacation!

Non vedevo l'ora di rivederti.

I was really looking forward to seeing you again.

💡

This idiom is commonly used to express excitement or impatience about a future event.

Collocations

non vedere l'ora dito be eager for

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

non vedere l'ora cheidiom
to be impatient for something to happen
non vedere l'ora diidiom
to be eager to do something

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This idiom is often used with 'di' followed by an infinitive verb to express eagerness for an action.

⚡Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

The phrase is always followed by 'di' + infinitive or 'che' + subjunctive.

📖Word Origin

The phrase literally translates to 'not see the hour,' but it figuratively means being so eager that you feel like time is passing slowly.

📝Usage Notes

This expression is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation. It can be followed by 'di' + infinitive or 'che' + subjunctive.

Word Breakdown

non
not
negation
+
vedere
to see
verb
+
l'ora
the hour
noun
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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