"wait for it" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2011 February 10, Carissa Dimargo, “'Crimes of Passion' Glorified for Valentine's Day”, in NBC Washington:",
          "text": "The National Museum of Crime and Punishment invites couples to \"delight their dark side\" this Valentine's Day weekend with -- wait for it -- stories of violence against romantic partners?",
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