bob and weave
US /bɑb ənd wiːv/
UK /bɑb ənd wiːv/
1.
esquivar y moverse, sortear
to move quickly from side to side or up and down, especially to avoid being hit
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The boxer learned to bob and weave to avoid his opponent's punches.
El boxeador aprendió a esquivar y moverse para evitar los golpes de su oponente.
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He had to bob and weave through the crowded market.
Tuvo que esquivar y moverse por el mercado abarrotado.
2.
esquivar y divagar, dar rodeos
to avoid giving a direct answer or committing to a clear position
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When asked about the scandal, the politician continued to bob and weave, never directly addressing the accusations.
Cuando se le preguntó sobre el escándalo, el político siguió esquivando y divagando, sin abordar nunca directamente las acusaciones.
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It's frustrating when people bob and weave instead of giving a straight answer.
Es frustrante cuando la gente esquiva y divaga en lugar de dar una respuesta directa.