hoping

[ hoh-ping ]

noun

1. the act of one who hopes:

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoping¹

hop(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome:

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Example Sentences

These devices and services have excited consumers hoping for better insight into their health and lifestyle choices.

From Los Angeles Times

The government is now is hoping to pass emergency legislation that would allow between 260 and 390 prisoners to be freed early in February.

From BBC

In his search for his next home, Dobbins found a team that hadn’t won a playoff game since 2018 and was hoping to establish a new identity.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the news all Manchester City fans had been hoping for.

From BBC

Here’s hoping a similarly bad remodel job doesn’t happen here.

From Los Angeles Times