English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "just let them wait a little longer" Mean?
Learn what "just let them wait a little longer" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That's great. Just let them wait a little longer.
It means delay responding or letting someone wait for a short time.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone to make another person wait a bit longer.
Usage Scenario
Use this when asking someone to stall or delay another person. It can sound rude or manipulative if used in a formal or customer-facing situation.
Better ways to say it
1
Let them wait a little longer.
2
Make them wait a bit longer.
3
Just keep them waiting a little longer.
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