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What does «quedarse en el aire» mean in Dominican Spanish?
quedarse en el aire
to be left hanging
| Meaning | to be left hanging |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | quedarse sin respuesta o sin plan |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Me dijo que me avisaba y me quedé en el aire.»
He said he'd let me know and left me hanging.
Being left waiting for something that never comes. Very handy for talking about plans that fall through.
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