hem and haw
Example Sentences
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Invariably, Mitchell said, “the guy would hem and haw,” then opt for treatment.
From Los Angeles Times
Most real estate TV quests are partially faked; many times, the couples have already bought the home they pretend to hem and haw over before choosing it in the end.
From Salon
Because as much as we would like to hem and haw around it, women are the primary customer base for these seltzers.
From Seattle Times
“This play is important for Seattle because of the passive-aggressive nature of the city, and the way that people here hem and haw instead of stepping into issues,” said director Jay O’Leary.
From Seattle Times
The idea that the album might kick-start a comeback for Mr. Perry is one that its maker inevitably has to hem and haw about.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
