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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. See also: before dangle something from something to hang something loosely from something else. She dangled a few small bells from the bottom of her skirt during the holidays. I dangled a bit of fish from the window so I could see how high the cat would jump. dangle from something to hang from something. A number of colorful glass balls dangled from the branches of the tree. Some loose threads dangled from the bottom of his jacket. 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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Projects range from lariat necklaces to mosaic pictures, dangly earrings, braided bracelets and collars, napkin holders and doorway fringe. I predict the uvula (that dangly thing at the back of the mouth) will become the new hot body part. Costume earings also make a great dangly, charm effect For decorating purses. |
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