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支支吾吾
zhī​zhī​wú​wú

hem and haw

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支支吾吾 zhī​zhī​wú​wú hem and haw

descriptive, verb · to speak evasively or use vague language to avoid answering directly or to stall for time

面对老板的质问,他支支吾吾,不敢说出真相。

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