dodge a question

Frequency: 6.25.2 per million words

To avoid answering a question in a clever or dishonest way.

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Examples (10)

  • The politician tried to dodge the difficult question about his policies.
  • It's clear she's trying to dodge my question about her involvement.
  • He's a master at dodging direct questions from the press.
  • Instead of answering directly, he chose to dodge the sensitive question.
  • Reporters often ask challenging questions that politicians try to dodge.
  • You can't always dodge every uncomfortable question.
  • She skillfully dodged the question about her future plans.
  • His silence was an attempt to dodge the pointed question.
  • By changing the subject, he hoped to dodge the intrusive question.
  • The lawyer advised his client not to dodge any question in court.