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The Best Things Come to Those Who Wait

thuh best thingz kum too thohz hoo wayt

/ðə bɛst θɪŋz kʌm tuː ðoʊz huː weɪt/

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Syllable breakdown

thebestthingscometothosewhowait

Dictionary meaning

Examples

  • After years of auditioning, she finally got a lead role — the best things come to those who wait.

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