hemmed and hawed

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Verb hem and haw has 1 sense

hem and haw - utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation; "He hemmed and hawed when asked to address the crowd"
--₁ is one way to hesitate, pause
Sample sentence:
They hem and haw a long time

Definitions from the Web

Term: Hemmed and Hawed

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense:

1. To hesitate or be indecisive in speech or action; to speak or act in an evasive or equivocating manner.

Usage:

1. She hemmed and hawed before finally agreeing to go on the roller coaster.

2. The politician hemmed and hawed when asked about their stance on the controversial issue.

3. The student hemmed and hawed when the teacher caught them cheating on the exam.

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