Shilly-shally

Shil·ly-shal·ly

Shilly-shally

v. i.
  1. To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.

Shilly-shally

n.
  1. Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.
    She lost not one of her forty-five minutes in picking and choosing, -- no shilly-shally in Kate.