wait without limit
[/weɪt wɪðˈaʊt ˈlɪmɪt/]
verb phrase
esperar sem limite
1. to wait indefinitely or for an unspecified amount of time with no end point
I cannot wait without limit for you to make a decision.
Não posso esperar sem limite que você tome uma decisão.
2. to remain in a state of expectation with no temporal boundaries or restrictions
The refugees had to wait without limit for news from their families.
Os refugiados tiveram que esperar sem limite por notícias de suas famílias.
This phrase reflects the universal human experience of impatience and uncertainty. In Brazilian culture, where social flexibility and relationship-building often involve waiting, this phrase may be used more metaphorically. In American culture, it often carries frustration, as waiting without limits challenges the value placed on efficiency and punctuality.
NYC Slang
wait forever; wait till the cows come home; be stuck waiting
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