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
Stop your shilly-shally with that little milliner-man, Arthur Cameril, and marry him.
From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary
“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.
