Shilly-shally
Shil·ly-shal·ly
Shilly-shally
v. i.
- To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.
Shilly-shally
n.
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Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.
She lost not one of her forty-five minutes in picking and choosing, -- no shilly-shally in Kate.