Pussyfoot
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British pronunciation/pˈʊsɪfˌʊt/
American pronunciation/ˈpʊsiˈfʊt/

Definizione e Significato di "pussyfoot"

to pussyfoot
01

muoversi furtivamente, agire in modo subdolo

to move stealthily or furtively, often with the intent to avoid being noticed or caught
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He tried to pussyfoot around the room, hoping no one would hear him.
She pussyfooted past the guards to avoid being seen.
The thief pussyfooted through the house, careful not to wake anyone.
02

fare il codardo, aggirare il problema

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision
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Stop pussyfooting and tell me what you really think!
She pussyfooted around the negotiation, afraid of making the wrong move.
They ca n’t keep pussyfooting forever — eventually, they ’ll have to take a stand.
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