watch this space
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A 19th century formula, originally placed by magazines in space which was reserved by an advertiser but for which no advertisement was ever submitted.
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- (idiomatic) An indication that a development will follow.
- 1979 November 7, The Australian Women's Weekly, page 115, column 2:
- I fully intend to ask the talented Mr Peng to give me simplified instructions for making some of his fiery Hunan specialities; so watch this space.
- 2012 November 12, Torres News, Thursday Island, page 21, column 1:
- "We all look forward to the next walk in 2013 which we all hope to be a bigger and better event - watch this space!"