dangle (something) in front of (one)

dangle (something) in front of (one)

To try to entice one with something. Dad dangled a few twenties in front of us, but we told him he'd have to pay more to get us to clean out the whole garage.
See also: dangle, front, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dangle
  • dangle (something) before (someone)
  • dangle before
  • dangle a carrot in front of (one)
  • dangle a carrot in front of someone
  • cajole (one) out of (something)
  • cajole out of
  • cajole into
  • cajole
  • cajole (one) into (something)