拭目以观 — “To wait and see”
拭目以观 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to wait and see”. To watch closely for developments or results; to keep one's eyes peeled. Literally, “Wipe one's eyes to watch/observe”.
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大家都在拭目以观，看他这次能否成功完成这个项目。
Everyone is waiting to see if he can successfully complete this project this time.
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What does 拭目以观 mean?
拭目以观 (shì mù yǐ guān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to wait and see”.
How do you pronounce 拭目以观?
拭目以观 is pronounced shì mù yǐ guān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拭目以观 literally mean?
Literally, 拭目以观 means “Wipe one's eyes to watch/observe”. It is used to mean “to wait and see”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拭目以观?
拭目：擦眼睛。擦亮眼睛看。指仔细观看