Definition
走着瞧 is a colloquial set phrase meaning 'just wait and see' – it's used to express confidence that a future outcome will prove the speaker right, often with a tone of challenge or warning. The literal meaning is 'walk and see', but the phrase is always used figuratively; it often appears at the end of a sentence or as a standalone remark. Do not confuse it with 边走边看 (to wait and see passively); 走着瞧 carries stronger conviction and is more confrontational.
v.p.
(set phrase) just wait and seetime will tell (expressing confidence or challenge)
Examples
- ,走着瞧!Nǐ děng zhe ba, wǒmen zǒu zhe qiáo!You just wait, we'll see!
- ,走着瞧。Xiànzài bié déyì, zǒu zhe qiáo jiéguǒ shì shénme.Don't get cocky now; just wait and see what the outcome is.
- ,走着瞧。Tā shuō néng yíng, nà zánmen jiù zǒu zhe qiáo.He says he can win – well, let's just wait and see.
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