hem and haw
US /hem ən hɔː/
UK /hem ən hɔː/
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支支吾吾, 吞吞吐吐, 犹豫不决
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.
当被问及他的计划时，他开始支支吾吾。
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Don't hem and haw, just give me a straight answer.
别支支吾吾了，直接给我一个答案。
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