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to pussyfoot
01
mover-se sorrateiramente, andar na ponta dos pés
to move stealthily or furtively, often with the intent to avoid being noticed or caught
Informal
Exemplos
He tried to pussyfoot around the room, hoping no one would hear him.
Ele tentou andar furtivamente pelo quarto, esperando que ninguém o ouvisse.
She pussyfooted past the guards to avoid being seen.
Ela passou furtivamente pelos guardas para não ser vista.
02
enrolar, hesitar
to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision
IdiomInformalExemplos
Stop pussyfooting and tell me what you really think!
Pare de enrolar e me diga o que você realmente pensa!
She pussyfooted around the negotiation, afraid of making the wrong move.
Ela agiu com extremo cuidado na negociação, com medo de dar o passo errado.
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