Collocations for "hesitation"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "hesitation" in context.
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hesitation
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- would [do, try] it without hesitation
- what was that hesitation for?
- what's your hesitation?
- I saw that hesitation!
- I don't understand your hesitation
- I don't understand why you have so much hesitation about
- do you have any hesitations?
- a hesitation of [five seconds]
- have no hesitation in [recommending, offering, accepting, saying]
- do you have any hesitation about...?
- so, what's your hesitation?
- a bit of hesitation at first
- without a bit of hesitation
- hesitation and [doubt, uncertainty]
- your hesitation is understandable
- with only a slight hesitation
- without (even) the slightest hesitation
- [without, not] even a moment's hesitation
- with too much hesitation
- any hesitation could result in
- his hesitation [led to, was to blame for] the goal
- hesitation in [giving, allowing, admitting, accepting]
- a brief hesitation before [trying, answering, entering, leaving]
- [answered] after a momentary hesitation
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