Indicates someone is being made to wait for a decision, often causing frustration. The committee has kept me dangling for months about the grant.
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Uncertainty Stress
Highlights the stress of being unsure about an outcome due to a lack of communication. They left me dangling, not knowing if I'd be laid off or not.
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Power Dynamics
Used when one person has control over another's situation, often in professional contexts. The boss keeps everyone dangling until the last minute with yearly bonuses.