Shilly Shally

C2 16+

Synonyms of shilly shally

Antonyms of shilly shally

Collocations of shilly shally

dilly dally
Frequency: 70 %

Stop dilly dallying and make a decision.

hem and haw
Frequency: 60 %

Don't hem and haw, just tell me what you think.

beat around the bush
Frequency: 50 %

Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.

procrastinate
Frequency: 45 %

I tend to procrastinate when I have a difficult task ahead.

Idiomatic Expressions for shilly shally

  • Phrase: Stop shilly-shallying
    Meaning: Stop wasting time or being indecisive
    Usage: This expression is used to urge someone to stop procrastinating and to make a decision or take action promptly.