hem and haw (Meaning)
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hem and haw (v)
utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation
Synonyms & Antonyms of hem and haw
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hem and haw Sentence Examples
- The politician hemmed and hawed when asked about his controversial stance.
- The student hemmed and hawed before giving her presentation, unsure of what to say.
- The boss hemmed and hawed over the decision, trying to weigh the pros and cons.
- The witness hemmed and hawed when asked to provide details about the crime scene.
- The child hemmed and hawed before admitting to breaking the vase.
- The doctor hemmed and hawed, hesitant to deliver the bad news.
- The salesperson hemmed and hawed about the price, hoping to convince the customer to pay more.
- The negotiator hemmed and hawed before agreeing to the terms of the settlement.
- The writer hemmed and hawed over the perfect phrasing, striving for just the right words.
- The speaker hemmed and hawed throughout his speech, struggling to connect with his audience.
FAQs About the word hem and haw
utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation
weasel, shake, beat about the bush,beat around the bush, straddle the fence, duck, dodge, equivocate, fudge, evade
No antonyms found.
The politician hemmed and hawed when asked about his controversial stance.
The student hemmed and hawed before giving her presentation, unsure of what to say.
The boss hemmed and hawed over the decision, trying to weigh the pros and cons.
The witness hemmed and hawed when asked to provide details about the crime scene.
