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(idiom) to hesitate · to remain undecided

首鼠两端
shǒu shǔ liǎng duān
sh+ǒu·3rd tonesh+ǔ·3rd tonel+iǎng·3rd toned+uān·1st tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. to look forward and back (idiom) · fig. to consider carefully; to weigh the pros and cons · fig. to be overcautious and indecisive瞻前顾后zhān qián gù hòuhesitancy · indecision · to waver犹豫不决yóu yù bù juéto hesitate犹豫yóu yùto want to say sth but then hesitate欲言又止yù yán yòu zhǐ
Antonyms
to make prompt decisions (idiom)当机立断dāng jī lì duàn(of speech or actions) direct and efficient · without fooling around干脆利落gān cuì lì luo