I can't wait longer vs I can't wait any longer

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I can't wait any longer' is the more common and idiomatic expression, indicating that the person is unable to wait beyond the current moment. 'I can't wait longer' is also correct but may imply a more general sense of impatience without specifying a particular time frame.

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I can't wait longer

This phrase is correct but may imply a more general sense of impatience without specifying a particular time frame.

This phrase can be used to express impatience without a specific time frame in mind.

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I can't wait longer
Unfortunately, I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer...
Hanhan, I'm suffering, I can't wait any longer.
He's not here, and I can't wait any longer.
56; I can't wait any longer, even now we run the risk.
I'm sorry, but I can't wait any longer. I've got five other agents to meet today.
And I can't wait much longer to hear the big news from you.
There's so much to do. I can't wait any longer.
I'm so excited, I can't wait any longer.
Once his O2 sats hit 90, I can't wait any longer.
You have to make me the Dollar I can't wait any longer...
If you don't come soon... well, let's just say I can't wait much longer.
Take me now! I want you now. I can't wait any longer.
If he won't accept another diocese, I can't wait any longer.
George, it's okay, I can't wait any longer, I have to go.
I can't wait any longer I'll have to put them on
The toast and the milk are cold, I can't wait any longer...
I'm compelled to show the tape of James confessing to the defense before sentencing and I can't wait much longer.
I am sorry, so very sorry. I know I promised to wait for you, but I can't wait any longer. It's been 6 years, I need to move on.

Alternatives:

I can't wait any longer
I can't wait much longer
I can't wait much more
I can't wait much further
I can't wait much additional time

I can't wait any longer

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic expression, indicating that the person is unable to wait beyond the current moment.

This phrase is commonly used to express impatience when the person is unable to wait beyond the current moment.

Show examples from the web [+]

He's not here, and I can't wait any longer.
I have something to say, and I can't wait any longer. MARJORIE:
I'm sorry, but I can't wait any longer. I've got five other agents to meet today.
If he won't accept another diocese, I can't wait any longer.
56; I can't wait any longer, even now we run the risk.
I can't wait any longer to ask.
George, it's okay, I can't wait any longer, I have to go.
Unfortunately, I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer...
Hanhan, I'm suffering, I can't wait any longer.
There's so much to do. I can't wait any longer.
I'm so excited, I can't wait any longer.
Once his O2 sats hit 90, I can't wait any longer.
You have to make me the Dollar I can't wait any longer...
The toast and the milk are cold, I can't wait any longer...
I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer, Jen.
I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer.

Alternatives:

I can't wait longer
I can't wait much longer
I can't wait much more
I can't wait much further
I can't wait much additional time

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