延頸挙踵
Reading: えんけいきょしょう
Meaning: to wait eagerly; to anticipate with great expectations
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Example Sentence
The people are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new king
Usage Notes
Literally describes the physical act of stretching one's neck and standing on tiptoe while waiting. Used figuratively to express eager anticipation.
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