Lead (one) (on) a merry dance In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lead (one) (on) a merry dance", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-14 04:03

Meaning of Lead (one) (on) a merry dance

Synonyms:

lead somebody a dance

Lead (one) (on) a merry dance British old-fashioned phrase

To spell a lot of trouble or problems for someone, particularly by making them do things that are senseless or inessential; to waste one's time.

 

You should have just said you hadn't loved me, rather than leading me on a merry dance for a whole week!

I have harbored a grudge against him ever since he led me a merry dance trying to find a coin that didn't even exist.

Grammar and Usage of Lead (one) (on) a merry dance

Verb Forms

  • leading (one) (on) a merry dance
  • led (one) (on) a merry dance

The verb "lead" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Lead (one) (on) a merry dance

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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