sidesteps

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

Translation

v.to step aside to avoid something; to evade or avoid an issue

Phrases & Collocations

sidesteps the issue

sidesteps responsibility

sidesteps confrontation

sidesteps questions

sidesteps criticism

sidesteps danger

sidesteps conflict

sidesteps blame

sidesteps rules

sidesteps problems

Example Sentences

the politician sidesteps difficult questions during interviews.

she always sidesteps confrontation with her colleagues.

he sidesteps the main issue to focus on minor details.

the speaker sidesteps criticism by changing the topic.

in the debate, she sidesteps the topic of healthcare reform.

he often sidesteps responsibilities in group projects.

the author sidesteps the controversial aspects of the subject.

she sidesteps personal questions when meeting new people.

the manager sidesteps issues instead of addressing them directly.

he skillfully sidesteps the blame for the mistake.

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