hem and haw

US /hem ən hɔː/
UK /hem ən hɔː/
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우물쭈물하다, 망설이다, 말을 돌리다

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.
그의 계획에 대해 묻자, 그는 우물쭈물하기 시작했다.
Don't hem and haw, just give me a straight answer.
우물쭈물하지 말고, 그냥 솔직하게 대답해.