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English verb: hem and haw

1. hem and haw (communication) utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation


SamplesHe hemmed and hawed when asked to address the crowd.


ExamplesThey hem and haw a long time


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)hesitate, pause









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