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Which one is OK?
He is waiting on you to apologize.
He is waiting for you to apologize.
Dec 24, 2025 7:08 PM
Answers · 5
Waiting for is correct
December 26, 2025
“Waiting for” is more oral
December 26, 2025
Either is okay. I prefer #2.
December 25, 2025
Prefer B
December 25, 2025
They are basically the same and both are commonly and often interchangeably used (at least in the U.S.).
In "standard" usage, "waiting for" seems to be the preferred option.
December 25, 2025
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