wait and see
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- 1 wait and see、see how things turn out、wait to find out
It means to wait and see what happens, or to wait until something you want to watch becomes available or begins.
wait and see、see how things turn out、wait to find out
This sense means to hold off and see how a situation, result, or someone’s response turns out.
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รอดูก่อน rɔɔ duu kɔ̀ɔn Let’s wait and see first. รอดูก่อน details
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รอดูผลก่อน rɔɔ duu phǒn kɔ̀ɔn Let’s wait for the results first. รอดูผลก่อน details
Learning notes
Explanation
รอดู is made from รอ “to wait” and ดู “to see/watch.” Its core idea is waiting before checking, watching, or deciding. A very common phrase is รอดูก่อน, meaning “let’s wait and see first.” In the pattern รอดูว่า..., it means “wait and see whether/how...,” and รอดูผล means to wait for the result.
Usage
It is commonly used when waiting for results, someone’s reply, changes in weather or circumstances, a work decision, or something you want to watch such as a drama or sports match.
Caution
รอดูเถอะ and รอดูแล้วกัน can sound like “just you wait” or “you’ll see,” depending on tone and context. For a neutral, softer expression, รอดูก่อน is usually safer.
Differences from similar words
1 wait and see synonyms
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รอ simply means “to wait.” รอดู includes the idea of waiting in order to see or find out what happens.