keep (someone) guessing
phrase
: to make it impossible (for someone) to know what will happen next
The many twists and turns in the plot will keep readers guessing until the last page.
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“Keep (someone) guessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20%28someone%29%20guessing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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