What's keeping?

What's keeping someone?

What is delaying someone? (The someone is replaced by a person's name or a pronoun.) Bob: Wasn't Mary supposed to be here? Bill: I thought so. Bob: Well, what's keeping her? Bill: How should I know? Bill: I've been waiting here for an hour for Sally. Sue: What's keeping her?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ray	[rei]
Konnor	KAHN-ər	English (Modern)
Goodrich	['gud.ritʃ]
Timothei	-	Old Church Slavic
Baitson	['beitsn]
Ignatia	-	Late Roman