string along
phrasal verbPart ofstring
string along — phrasal verb
1. To deceive someone over a period of time by making them believe something that i
1.phrasal verb
Definition
To deceive someone over a period of time by making them believe something that is not true, usually that you will do something for them.
Example
Joaquín promised to hire Sari but he was just stringing her along for months.
Stop stringing me along and tell me the truth about the job offer.