دیکشنری آنلاین تحلیلگران ( معنی فارسی hem and haw )

hem and haw

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Idioms

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hem and haw
to pause a lot and avoid saying something directly.

When asked what kind of woman he was looking for, he hemmed and hawed and finally admitted he was looking for a party girl.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hem and haw
v. phr.
1. To pause or hesitate while speaking, often with little throat noises.
The man was a poor lecturer because he hemmed and hawed too much.
2. To avoid giving a clear answer; be evasive in speech.
The principal asked Bob why he was late to school, and Bob only hemmed and hawed.
Compare: BEAT AROUND THE BUSH.

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