watch this space
English
editEtymology
editA 19th century formula, originally placed by magazines in space which was reserved by an advertiser but for which no advertisement was ever submitted.
Pronunciation
editAudio (General Australian): (file)
Phrase
edit- (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!"