leave (someone) dangling
idiom
variants
or less commonly keep (someone) dangling
informal
: to force someone to be in an uncertain position or to wait for a decision
We were kept dangling for weeks while the bank reviewed our loan application.
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“Leave (someone) dangling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20%28someone%29%20dangling. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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