to pussyfoot
01
こっそり動く, 忍び足で歩く
to move stealthily or furtively, often with the intent to avoid being noticed or caught
Informal
例
He tried to pussyfoot around the room, hoping no one would hear him.
彼は部屋の中をこっそり歩き回ろうとした、誰にも聞かれないように願いながら。
02
遠回しに言う, 躊躇する
to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision
IdiomInformal例
Stop pussyfooting and tell me what you really think!
遠回しな言い方をやめて、本当に思っていることを教えて！
