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English

string along

verb

Meaning

  1. To keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

string(English)string on(English)lead someone up the garden path(English)rope-a-dope(English)hook in(English)blue-ball(English)have someone going(English)lead someone down the garden path(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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