Phrases related to: avoidance

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duck out	To move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
cop-out	Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
mind one's language	To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
play the ball and not the man	To object to someone's argument by attacking the argument itself instead of them or a facet of their personality; to avoid or make the opposite of an ad hominem attack. Usually considered a positive action, and an avoidance of a fallacious argumentative technique. Often used in comparison to play the man and not the ball.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
wide berth	A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)