shilly-shally

[US]/ˈʃɪliˌʃæli/
[UK]/ˈʃɪliˌʃæli/

Translation

v.to hesitate or be indecisive; to waste time

Phrases & Collocations

shilly-shallying around

stop shilly-shallying

avoid shilly-shally

shilly-shallying about

don't shilly-shally

shilly-shally no more

after shilly-shallying

stop shilly-shally

shilly-shallying now

without shilly-shally

Example Sentences

don't shilly-shally about making a decision; just choose one.

the politician shilly-shallyed on the issue, avoiding a clear stance.

we can't shilly-shally around; we need to act quickly.

stop shilly-shallying and tell me what you want!

the team shilly-shallyed with their strategy, losing valuable time.

he shilly-shallyed before accepting the job offer.

don't shilly-shally with the details; get straight to the point.

she shilly-shallyed about asking for a raise.

the negotiations were stalled because they kept shilly-shallying.

we need to avoid shilly-shallying and move forward with the project.

stop shilly-shallying; make up your mind!

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