hem and haw

US /hem ən hɔː/
UK /hem ən hɔː/
"hem and haw" picture
1.

ragu-ragu, berbelit-belit, mengulur waktu

to hesitate or be indecisive, especially when speaking, often by using filler words or avoiding a direct answer

:
When asked about his plans, he started to hem and haw.
Ketika ditanya tentang rencananya, dia mulai ragu-ragu dan berbelit-belit.
Don't hem and haw, just give me a straight answer.
Jangan ragu-ragu, berikan saja jawaban yang jujur.