keep (one) waiting
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To force one to wait to get something or for something to happen. We were asked to be at the court at 9 AM for the hearing, but they kept us waiting for over three hours. Sorry I kept you waiting—my car ran out of gas halfway here.
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keep somebody ˈwaiting
make somebody wait or be delayed, especially because you arrive late: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a/the feel of (something)
- (one) won't hear of (something)
- all right
- (one's) heart is set on (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
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- a crack at (someone or something)
- (there's) no fear of (something)
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