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hum and haw

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hum and haw

  (mainly British) also hem and haw (American & Australian)

to take a long time to say something and speak in a way that is not clear, in order to avoid giving an answer He hemmed and hawed and finally admitted taking the money. (mainly British)

See also: and, haw, hum