String along In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2023-02-23 04:02

Meaning of String along

String along phrasal verb

To select or be permitted to accompany or follow someone

If you are going into the city, can I string along?

To take part in or collaborate on an activity or program

I won't string along with your plan because it is too dangerous.

To act in a way that you agree with or follow someone else or their actions

Rememer to string along with whatever I say when Jimmy walks in the room.

To deceive someone for a long time by keeping them in a state of uncertainty or expectancy

If you don't love her, don't string her along. You should make it very clear to her.

Other phrases about:

in hot pursuit (of somebody)
following someone eagerly and trying to catch them
smell a rat
to doubt that something is untrue, unreliable or deceptive
play by the book
To follow the rules strictly
blow hot and cold (about something)

To waver between two opposing opinions about something or someone

see (one) up to (some place)

To go with or accompany someone to some higher level, position, or location

Grammar and Usage of String along

Verb Forms

  • to string along
  • stringing along
  • strings along
  • strung along

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

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