hum and haw
(verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To hesitate or take a long time to make a decision
To hesitate or take a long time to make a decision
Ví dụ:
John hummed and hawed for weeks before he finally chose a college to attend.
John hummed and hawed for weeks before he finally chose a college to attend.
Cách sử dụng
The phrase "hum and haw" means to hesitate or delay in making a decision or speaking because you are unsure or hesitant. You might use this expression when you see someone struggling to answer a question, taking a long time to make a decision, or speaking slowly because they are unsure of what to say. For example, "She hummed and hawed for a moment before finally deciding which dress to wear to the party."
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