Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

watch this space

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.97 in modern English

Syllables: watch this s-pace
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

An indication that a development will follow.

Example Sentences

"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."
""We all look forward to the next walk in 2013 which we all hope to be a bigger and better event - watch this space!""

Etymology

A 19th century formula, originally placed by magazines in space which was reserved by an advertiser but for which no advertisement was ever submitted.

Phrases

film at 11 stay tuned

Frequently Paired Words

film at 11 stay tuned

Questions

What does watch this space mean?: An indication that a development will follow.
Where does watch this space come from?: 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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