sidestep

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
  2. verb avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Etymology

From side + step.

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