sidestep

[US]/ˈsaɪdstep/
[UK]/ˈsaɪdstep/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to step to one side in order to avoid or evade something.

Example Sentences

sidestep a difficult question.

THSR: duck, fence, parry, shirk, sidestep; equivocate

He tried to sidestep the question during the interview

She managed to sidestep the issue and change the subject

The politician tried to sidestep the controversy surrounding his past

It's important to not sidestep difficult conversations in a relationship

He always tries to sidestep responsibility and blame others

The company used legal loopholes to sidestep paying taxes

She tried to sidestep the issue by pretending not to hear the question

The athlete's quick sidestep helped him dodge the defender

The company's clever marketing strategy allowed them to sidestep competition

She used humor to sidestep the awkward situation

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