Elder Dictionary

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got me hanging

To be left in a state of suspense, uncertainty, or waiting for something, like a decision or answer, without receiving it.
When asked a question and you don't know the answer, one might reply... "You got me hanging."

Added on March 21, 2025 by Frances

rumble seat, phrase

A seat in the trunk of a car that folds down.
We did the hanky panky in the rumble seat.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

beat a dead horse, phrase

When a topic of conversation is talked about endlessly without any new contribution to the subject at hand.
Now, Jim, I don't want to beat a dead horse, however, let's talk about what to do with the broken ice box.

Added on November 21, 2011 by Nick N.

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