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Definition sidestep in British English

sidestep verb

verb
/ˈsaɪdˌstep/
1

to avoid something difficult or unpleasant

Example

Politicians are very good at sidestepping the questions they don't like.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
2

to step quickly to the side

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
Definition sidestep in British English