keep (one) dangling

To maintain some form of relationship with someone without revealing one's true feelings or intentions; to keep someone in an uncertain position. If you don't want to marry him, then you have to tell him that—you can't keep him dangling any longer! A: "I'm never going to get a promotion, am I?" B: "With the way the boss keeps you dangling, I doubt it."

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Avery	AY-vər-ee, AYV-ree	English
Erdenechimeg	-	Mongolian
Etzel	-	Germanic Mythology
Keone	-	Hawaiian
Gumarich	-	Ancient Germanic
Bianca	[bi'æŋkə]