Dangle in front of Meaning in English
expression
释义
To hold or show something to someone to tempt or attract them, usually without giving it immediately.
用法与细微差别
Often used for offers or opportunities that are attractive but not guaranteed. Common in both literal and metaphorical situations, e.g., 'dangle a job offer in front of someone.' Slightly informal.
例句
He dangled a toy in front of the baby to make her laugh.
basic
They dangled a job offer in front of her, hoping she would quit her old company.
basic
The dog followed him because he dangled food in front of it.
basic
The company keeps dangling promotions in front of us, but nobody actually gets one.
natural
Don’t just dangle possibilities in front of me—tell me the real plan.
natural
Parents sometimes dangle dessert in front of kids to get them to finish dinner.
natural