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string along

The correct spelling is string along.

How to pronounce string along

verb

Say it like: Str-ing- al-ong

The correct spelling is string along. To keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions. For example: "She's been telling me for ages that she wants to meet up, but won't give me a date. I'm convinced she's stringing me along."

Usage Examples

She's been telling me for ages that she wants to meet up, but won't give me a date. I'm convinced she's stringing me along.

Definition

verb

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

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