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keep somebody guessing

to not let someone know what will happen next Right up to the last minute the movie keeps you guessing about whether the astronauts will make it home.

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keep you guessing

to cause you to be uncertain I really enjoy a good mystery story that keeps me guessing the whole time.

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keep somebody guessing

if you keep someone guessing, you do not tell them what you are going to do or what will happen next The clever and complex plot kept the audience guessing right up to the superb final twist.

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