string along
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string along
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (colloquial) (to keep waiting)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tener esperando
Will he ever propose to her? He's been stringing her along for months.¿Cuándo le va a proponer matrimonio? La tiene esperando hace meses.
2. (colloquial) (to deceive)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. engañar
I think she's stringing you along. I don't think she really wants to sell you her house.Creo que te está engañando. No me parece que realmente quiera venderte su casa.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
3. (colloquial) (to accompany)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. unirse
I'm going to string along with him to see if I can learn something.Voy a unirme a él a ver si logro aprender algo.
We're going to the beach today. - Can I string along with you?Hoy vamos a ir a la playa. - ¿Puedo ir con ustedes?
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