To look forward to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to look forward to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2023-04-15 02:04

Meaning of To look forward to (something)

To look forward to (something) verb phrase

To eagerly await a future event or situation

I am looking forward to seeing my boyfriend after 1 year away.

I am looking forward to your reply.

I am looking forward to good news.

Other phrases about:

the wish is father to the thought

People tend to believe what they want to be true.

God/Heaven forbid

Said when one hopes something bad will not occur

lick (one's) chops

Anticipate doing something with great eagerness, eagerness or excitement

lower (one's) sights

To accept what is lower than your hope or your goals

repose trust/confidence/hope in sb/sth

To put  your trust confidence or hope in somebody or something

Grammar and Usage of To look forward to (something)

Verb Forms

  • to look forward to (something)
  • looked forward to (something)
  • looks forward to (something)
  • looking forward to (something)

The verb "look" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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