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Nicetomeetyou Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

When can I use "be kept waiting?"

Is it okay to use "be kept waiting" in the sentence like this?

I have to go to the hospital today, but I might be kept waiting there.

Is it better to say, "I might have to wait there?"
  

Top answer

I have to go to the hospital today, but I might be kept waiting there. Yes, it's okay. That means someone might keeping you waiting at the hospital.

— Teechr

  • I have to go to the hospital today, but I might be kept waiting there.
  • Yes, it's okay.
  • That means someone might keeping you waiting at the hospital.
  • " That means something else.
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nicetomeetyou Is it okay to use "be kept waiting" in the sentence like this?I have to go to the hospital today, but I might be kept waiting there.
Yes, it's okay. That means someone might keeping you waiting at the hospital.
nicetomeetyouIs it better to say, "I might have to wait there?"
That means something else.
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Do you use both?

wait at the dentist
wait at the dentist's
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