keep somebody waiting

keep (one) waiting

To force one to wait to get something or for something to happen. We were asked to be at the court at 9 AM for the hearing, but they kept us waiting for over three hours. Sorry I kept you waiting—my car ran out of gas halfway here.

keep somebody ˈwaiting

make somebody wait or be delayed, especially because you arrive late: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.

词组	keep somebody waiting
释义	keep somebody waiting keep (one) waiting To force one to wait to get something or for something to happen. We were asked to be at the court at 9 AM for the hearing, but they kept us waiting for over three hours. Sorry I kept you waiting—my car ran out of gas halfway here. See also: keep, waiting Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. keep somebody ˈwaiting make somebody wait or be delayed, especially because you arrive late: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. See also: keep, somebody, waiting Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a/the feel of (something) (one) won't hear of (something) all right (one's) heart is set on (something) a straw will show which way the wind blows (one) could use (something) a crack at (someone or something) (there's) no fear of (something) (you) wanna make something of it?
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