shilly-shally

Example Sentences

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He did not shilly-shally in welcoming the crowd.

From New York Times • May 18, 2010

Whenever the German army fell into a dangerous, disorganized or shilly-shally state, we always looked for the skillful hand of .

From Time Magazine Archive

For George Norris on the stump does not shilly-shally about getting himself elected.

From Time Magazine Archive

I have no fear of wounding you; a love which can shilly-shally as you have done is not worth the having—is not capable of being hurt.

From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie

It would suit everybody; but some of our party, I am afraid, would go with them, and the Government is very shilly-shally.

From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony