keep (one) waiting

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keep (one) waiting

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.

keep somebody ˈwaiting

make somebody wait or be delayed, especially because you arrive late: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.

See also: keep, somebody, waiting

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a whole different animal
a whole different ball of wax
a whole different beast
(something) to go on
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a/the feel of (something)
(one) won't hear of (something)
a racing certainty
a cancer on (something)
(one's) heart is set on (something)

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"I apologise for keeping you waiting for such a long time.

Indo-Pak Foreign Ministers talks run into extra-time

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keep your powder dry
keep your rosaries off my ovaries
keep your shirt on
Keep your shirt on!
Keep your shop and your shop will keep you
Keep your shop, and your shop will keep you.
keep your voice down
keep yourself busy
keep yourself to yourself
keep... hours
keep/break your word
keep/have an/your ear to the ground
keep/hold somebody/something in check
keep/hold/play your cards close to your chest
keep/leave your options open
keep/lose track
keep/lose your cool
keep/lose your temper
keep/put a/the lid on something
keep/put the pedal to the metal
keep/stay out of somebody's way
keepage
keeper
keeping
keeping up with the Joneses
keeping you waiting
keester
keg
keg party
kegger
keggers
keister
Kelly
ken
ken-burster
kencracker
ken-miller
Kentucky fried
kept
kept man
kept woman
kerb
kernel
ketchup
kettle
kettle of fish
kettle of fish, a fine/pretty
kevork
kewl
kewpie doll
key
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keeping you on a short leash
keeping you on a tight leash
keeping you on an even keel
keeping you on ice
keeping you on tenderhooks
keeping you on tenterhooks
keeping you on the edge of your chair
keeping you on the edge of your seat
keeping you on the hop
keeping you on the right track
keeping you on the sidelines
keeping you on track
keeping you on your feet
keeping you on your toes
keeping you out
keeping you out of
keeping you out of harm's way
Keeping You Posted
Keeping You Posted
keeping you quiet
keeping you still
keeping you together
keeping you under
keeping you under close scrutiny
keeping you under intense scrutiny
keeping you under scrutiny
keeping you until
keeping you up
keeping you up at night
keeping you up to date
keeping you waiting
keeping you with
keeping you within
keeping you within bounds
Keeping Young People Engaged
Keeping Young People Safe
keeping your act up
keeping your cards close to your chest
keeping your chair
keeping your chairs
keeping your chin up
keeping your chins up
keeping your cool
keeping your ear to the ground
keeping your ears open
keeping your end up
keeping your eye on
keeping your eye on the ball
keeping your eye on the prize
keeping your eye open
keeping your eye open for
keeping your eye out
keeping your eye out for
keeping your eye peeled
keeping your eye skinned
keeping your eyes on the prize
keeping your eyes open
keeping your eyes open for
keeping your eyes out
keeping your eyes out for
keeping your eyes peeled
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