Waiting for the ___ shoe to drop Crossword Clue

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Waiting for the ___ shoe to drop Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. belonging to the distant past
2. not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WAITING (adjective)
1. being and remaining ready and available for use
WAITING (noun)
1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
SHOE (noun)
1. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel’s rotation
2. U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse’s hoof
SHOE (verb)
1. furnish with shoes

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
THROE

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