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dangle something before someone and dangle something in front of someone 1. Lit. to tempt someone by dangling a tempting object in front of them. Don't dangle that string of pearls infront of me unless you intend to give them to me! 2. Fig. to lure someone with something. He dangled the keys before Wally, hoping to get him to drive. He dangled the money in front of Eric, hoping to make him change his mind. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Last but not least, debt consolidation loans are a lure that many a lender will dangle in front of desperate consumers as a way to get rid of collection calls and wage garnishments. The latter competition is no carrot to dangle in front of a player who is now regularly rubbing shoulders with international team-mates whose CVs are decorated with Champions League finals. Still not every visitor is going to buy from you no matter how many tempting solutions you dangle in front of them. |
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