hemming and hawing

English - Turkish

Definition of hemming and hawing in English Turkish dictionary

ham hum

Related Terms

hem and haw

(deyim) kem küm etmek

hem and haw

(deyim) mırın kırın etmek

English - English

Definition of hemming and hawing in English English dictionary

Present participle of hem and haw

Related Terms

hem and haw

To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action

If you hem and haw long enough, someone else will do it first.

hem and haw

Avoid giving a clear answer, be evasive in speech. "He hemmed and hawed when I asked him if he knew where the missing money was."

hem and haw

utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation; "He hemmed and hawed when asked to address the crowd

Hyphenation

hem·ming and hawing

Turkish pronunciation

hemîng ınd hôîng

Pronunciation

/ˈheməɴɢ ənd ˈhôəɴɢ/ /ˈhɛmɪŋ ənd ˈhɔːɪŋ/