Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪli ˈʃæli/
noun indecisiveness or hesitation in making a decision
A1 I don't like when people shilly shally and can't make a decision.
A2 Her constant shilly shallying is starting to annoy me.
B1 The team's shilly shally over the project deadline caused delays.
B2 The CEO's shilly shallying on important decisions is affecting company morale.
C1 The government's shilly shally in implementing new policies is frustrating for the public.
C2 The diplomat's shilly shallying during negotiations led to a breakdown in communication.
verb to show indecision or hesitation in making a decision
A1 She shilly shallied before making a decision.
A2 Don't shilly shally, just choose one already!
B1 I tend to shilly shally when it comes to big purchases.
B2 His constant shilly shallying is starting to annoy me.
C1 Her shilly shallying over every little detail is delaying the project.
C2 It's time to stop shilly shallying and take action.
formal It is important to make decisions promptly and not shilly shally in business meetings.
informal Stop shilly shallying and just choose a movie to watch!
slang Quit shilly shallying and just do it already!
figurative Her mind shilly shallied between staying in her comfort zone and taking a risk.
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