Idiom: leave someone hanging
Meaning
Idiom: keep / leave someone hanging
- to keep someone waiting for information, a response or decision
Example sentences
- I really wanted that job but they left me hanging for two months after the interview and I accepted another offer.
- It’s really unprofessional for us to leave our customers hanging this long for a decision.
- What happened to our plans tonight? Don't leave me hanging!
- My husband kept me hanging about going on vacation for so long that there are no cheap flights left to Miami.
- Sorry, but since you left me hanging for a week, I invited someone else to the concert.
- Could you try not to leave me hanging too long this time? I need to know the date as soon as possible.
- Tell the speaker that we need an answer today. They can't keep us hanging any longer or we won't be able to get someone else if they can't participate.
- I'm calling back because I was left hanging 20 minutes and I figured you forgot I was waiting on the line.
Synonyms
- leave someone in a bind
- put someone in a difficult situation
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