Is "linger" the right word here?
A: We can't go yet. Wait for Jack first.
B: What is he lingering at? We need to go now.
A: Wait, I'll call him.

Is "What is he lingering at?" correct? Please advise.

Thank you.

Question

Is "linger" the right word here?
A: We can't go yet. Wait for Jack first.
B: What is he lingering at? We need to go now.
A: Wait, I'll call him.

Is "What is he lingering at?" correct? Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer

Hi Kev,

This is not quite right. You could say:

- 'Why is he lingering? or 
- 'what is he lingering for? (for what reason is he lingering?)

Hope this helps

Jimmy

Answer

NO   you would say, " what is he waiting for "  we need to go now     example " I can't just stay here lingering about , I have to go.    "  Hope this helps

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