shilly-shally

Example Sentences

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He did not shilly-shally in welcoming the crowd.

From New York Times • May 18, 2010

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

“Yes, they were all shilly-shally from first to last,” continued the old sailor, warming up to his theme.

From Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant by Greene, John B.

"Can I help it if they dally and shilly-shally until our patience is worn out?" asked the young Deputy vehemently.

From Success and How He Won It by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)