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    Default What does "leading me on" mean?

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    Default Re: What does "leading me on" mean?

    It can mean one of several things. Have you more context?
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    Default Re: What does "leading me on" mean?

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    It can mean one of several things. Have you more context?
    "He was leading me on, he didn't care about me"

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    Default Re: What does "leading me on" mean?

    You can hear it sung here. Ella Fitzgerald - Misty - YouTube
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    Default Re: What does "leading me on" mean?

    Just to keep the party goin'…
    BB King - Stop Leadin' Me On - YouTube
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