bob and weave

US /bɑb ənd wiːv/
UK /bɑb ənd wiːv/
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1.

体をかわす, 縫うように進む

to move quickly from side to side or up and down, especially to avoid being hit

:
The boxer learned to bob and weave to avoid his opponent's punches.
ボクサーは相手のパンチを避けるために体をかわすことを学んだ。
He had to bob and weave through the crowded market.
彼は混雑した市場を縫うように進む必要があった。
2.

言葉を濁す, 遠回しに言う

to avoid giving a direct answer or committing to a clear position

:
When asked about the scandal, the politician continued to bob and weave, never directly addressing the accusations.
スキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、政治家は言葉を濁し、決して告発に直接言及しなかった。
It's frustrating when people bob and weave instead of giving a straight answer.
人々が直接的な答えを出さずに言葉を濁すのはイライラする。