pussyfoot /ˈpʊsɪˌfʊt/ ( pussyfooting, pussyfooted, pussyfoots )

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  V-I If you say that someone is pussyfooting around, you are criticizing them for behaving in a too cautious way because they are not sure what to do and are afraid to commit themselves. (过于)谨慎行事 [表不满]

  例：

  Why don't they stop pussyfooting around and say what they really mean?

  为什么他们不能不再小心翼翼，而是说出自己的心里话？