hem and haw in Polish

hem and haw in Polish is wahać się, szukać słów.

hem and haw in Polish

wahać się

verb

(idiomatic, US) To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action or making up one's mind.

szukać słów

verb

To mumble and procrastinate in one's speech, especially with a reply to a hard question or with voicing a decision on a topical matter; to evade a question, giving vague answers; to equivocate or temporize.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "hem and haw" in Polish?

"hem and haw" in Polish is wahać się, szukać słów.

Are there other ways to say "hem and haw" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "hem and haw": wahać się, szukać słów.

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