hemming and hawing

A form of hem and haw — To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action or making up one's mind.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of hem and haw
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hemming and hawing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemming%20and%20hawing

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“hemming and hawing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemming%20and%20hawing. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hemming and hawing,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemming%20and%20hawing.

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