to hem and haw
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eveleyip gevelemek
to hesitate in making a decision or saying something
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Idiom
Informal
Old use
Örnekler
The politician hemmed and hawed when asked about their stance on the controversial issue, avoiding a direct answer.
The employee hemmed and hawed during the meeting, struggling to provide a clear response to the boss's question.
