Definition of string along

string along

verb - transitive

• to mislead.

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'along':
along for the ride	Definitions include: taking a passive role.
fart along	Definitions include: to move slowly.
tag along	Definitions include: to join someone when not previously invited.
Other terms relating to 'string':
NSA	Definitions include: acronym for "no strings attached".
pull a few strings	Definitions include: see pull strings.
pull strings	Definitions include: to take advantage of one's influence to get something done.
string of pearls	Definitions include: semen around a person's neck, in a way that a string of pearls would be.

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