hem and haw
US /hem ən hɔː/
UK /hem ən hɔː/
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teragak-agak, berdolak-dalih, berlegar-legar
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.
Apabila ditanya tentang rancangannya, dia mula teragak-agak dan berdolak-dalih.
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Don't hem and haw, just give me a straight answer.
Jangan teragak-agak, berikan sahaja jawapan yang terus terang.
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