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stall
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stall someone or something for something
to delay someone or something for a period of time. I stalled him for as long as I could. I could not stall the proceedings for another second.

stall someone or something off

to put off or delay someone or something. The sheriff is at the door. I'll stall him off while you get out the back door. You can stall off the sheriff, but you can't stall off justice.

stall for time

to cause a delay intentionally. You are just stalling for time. Please hurry. she is stalling for time, hoping someone will rescue her.
See also: time

set out your stall  (British & Australian)
to show other people that you are determined to do something We've set out our stall to win the championship and we'll be disappointed if we don't.
See also: out, set


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