Stall for time In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stall for time", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-11-14 01:11

Meaning of Stall for time

Synonyms:

drag one's feet , play for time , procrastination

Stall for time verb phrase

To acquire more time by causing a delay or interruption.

Don't let him go yet!- see if you can stall for time until Mary comes.

But the local government needs to confront the challenge directly rather than stall for time.

Delaying or distracting someone or something with indirect or vague language or actions to gain additional time.

She began talking to stall the partner for time until her manager arrived.

That banker tried to stall the robber for time until the police arrived.

Other phrases about:

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today

Do not to delay doing something that you ought to do or you can do it immediately

Grammar and Usage of Stall for time

Verb Forms

  • stalled for time
  • stalling for time
  • stalls for time

The verb "stall" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Stall for time

This idiom is originated in 1903.

The Origin Cited: etymoline.com , Internet .
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