Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
string-along
phrasal verb
/strɪŋ əˈlɔːŋ/
Definition
To deceive someone by pretending to give them more information or to keep them interested in something that is unlikely to happen.
Examples
- She decided not to string him along any longer and told him the truth.
- They strung us along for months before finally rejecting our proposal.
Meaning
It refers to misleading someone into believing that something will occur or that they will receive something, while having no real intention of following through.
Synonyms
- Lead on
- Deceive
- Mislead
