From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsomebody can’t wait/can hardly waitsomebody can’t wait/can hardly waitspoken a) EXCITEDused to emphasize that someone is very excited about something and is eager for it to happen We’re going to Australia on Saturday – I can’t wait!can’t wait to do something I can’t wait to tell Gloria the good news. Laura could hardly wait to see the twins again.somebody can’t wait/can hardly wait for I can’t wait for the summer. b) BORINGused humorously to say that something seems likely to be very boring A lecture on transformational grammar? I can hardly wait! → wait
