wait for the other shoe to drop
To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved.
ADJ
clumpy, heavy, stout, strong, sturdy | light | comfortable, sensible | fashion | built-up, court, flat, flat-heeled, high-heeled, low-heeled, platform | buckled, lace-up | ballet, dancing, gym, outdoor, running, sports, tennis, training, walking
QUANT
pair
My daughter just bought a new pair of shoes for school.
VERB + SHOE
lace up, unlace | kick off, pull off
break in
My feet hurt because I haven't broken in these shoes yet.
mend, reheel, repair, resole
My old leather shoes needed to be reheeled before I could wear them again.
clean, polish, shine | scuff
SHOE + VERB
fit (sb)
pinch sth
My new leather shoes pinch my toes whenever I walk for more than an hour.
SHOE + NOUN
polish | size | shop | repair | leather | company, factory, maker, manufacturer | box
PHRASES
the heel/sole/toe of a shoe