string along
phrasal verbstring somebody along
- (informal) to allow somebody to believe something that is not true, for example that you love them, intend to help them, etc.
- She has no intention of giving you a divorce; she's just stringing you along.
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string along (with somebody)
- (British English, informal) to go somewhere with somebody, especially because you have nothing else to do
- Do you mind if I string along with you?