They try to spin out the meeting as long as possible.
spin out
idiomTo prolong; to make longer (in time).
The director decided to spin out the final scene of the movie to add more suspense for the audience.
Rather than concluding the negotiations quickly, the lawyer chose to spin out the discussion, hoping to wear down the opposition through sheer exhaustion.
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make someone's head spin
To cause someone to be dizzy.
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spin a yarn
To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
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spin doctor
To generate spin (a favorable interpretation or bias).
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spin one's wheels
To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.
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spin someone's wheels
To excite someone; to stir someone's emotions.
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take for a spin
To test or try out something, especially an automobile.