look forward to

1. You say "I look forward to..." when you feel happy or excited about something that is going to happen.

Look forward to + (noun)

I'm really looking forward to my holiday.

I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.

Look forward to + (verb + ing)

She was looking forward to seeing the grandchildren again.


2. (FORMAL) Used at the end of a formal letter to say you hope to hear from someone, when you hope to see someone soon, or when you expect something from them.

I look forward to hearing from you.

I look forward to seeing you next week.

I look forward to receiving your client's check for the sum of $570 within the next seven days.