lead on a merry chase

avoid bypass circumvent conceal deceive dodge elude escape fend off flee get around hide sidestep

baffle balk cavil confuse decline double duck equivocate eschew fence fly fudge hedge lie parry pretend prevaricate pussyfoot shift shirk shuck shuffle shun shy tergiversate trick waffle

beat around bush beg the question cop out give the runaround keep distance lay low pass up put off slip slip out sneak away steer clear of weasel

confront disclose divulge encounter expose face lay bare let out meet open reveal show stay tell uncover

accept aid be honest clear up enlighten explain help order organize release remain tell the truth

take on