今いまや遅おそしと

adverb

impatiently; eagerly; can't wait

Set phrase expressing that one is so eager or impatient that waiting feels unbearable. Often used with verbs like 待つ or 準備する.

• 彼かれは今いまや遅おそしと結けっ果かを待まっている。

  He is waiting for the results impatiently.

• 子こどもたちは今いまや遅おそしとプレゼントを開あけた。

  The children eagerly opened their presents.