Sidestep
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
Sidestep (verb)
- to avoid dealing with a difficult situation or question.
- to step to the side to avoid something or someone.
Examples
- She tried to sidestep the issue during the meeting.
- He managed to sidestep the difficult question.
Common collocations: sidestep a question, sidestep an issue, sidestep a problem, sidestep quickly, sidestep gracefully