走着瞧 (zǒu zhe qiáo) — (set phrase) just wait and see; time will tell (expressing confidence or challenge)
Definition
A colloquial set phrase meaning 'just wait and see' — used to challenge someone or express confident that the outcome will prove you right.
verb
(set phrase) just wait and seetime will tell (expressing confidence or challenge)
Examples
- ，走着瞧！Nǐ děng zhe ba, wǒ men zǒu zhe qiáo!You just wait, we'll see!
- ，走着瞧。Xiàn zài bié dé yì, zǒu zhe qiáo jié guǒ shì shén me.Don't get cocky now; just wait and see what the outcome is.
- ，走着瞧。Tā shuō néng yíng, nà zán men jiù zǒu zhe qiáo.He says he can win – well, let's just wait and see.
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