English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't let me keep you waiting" Mean?
Learn what "don't let me keep you waiting" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Reassure
Don't let me keep you waiting.
It means the speaker does not want to delay the other person.
From Billionaire Daughter’S Love Triangle, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is politely telling someone not to wait around for them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to be considerate and tell someone they should go ahead without you. It can sound like a polite excuse or a soft dismissal.
Better ways to say it
1
don't let me keep you waiting
2
don't wait on me
3
i won't keep you waiting
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