hem and haw
US /hem ən hɔː/
UK /hem ən hɔː/
1.
titubear, dudar, andarse con rodeos
to hesitate or be indecisive, especially when speaking, often by using filler words or avoiding a direct answer
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When asked about his plans, he started to hem and haw.
Cuando se le preguntó sobre sus planes, empezó a titubear y dudar.
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Don't hem and haw, just give me a straight answer.
No titubees, solo dame una respuesta directa.
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