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Idioms and Phrases
Also, lead a merry chase or dance . Mislead someone; waste someone's time. For example, Mary refuses to commit herself and is leading John a merry chase , or Harry led us all a dance; we were waiting at the hotel and he'd gone to the movies . [First half of 1500s]Discover More
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If rivals break away from the peloton, or pack, the domestiques will lead a "chase," pulling Morton and Slagter along.
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