Bob and weave In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bob and weave", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2022-09-12 04:09

Meaning of Bob and weave

Synonyms:

To Duck and Weave

Bob and weave verb binomial

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

He kept bobbing and weaving around all the questions and tried to change the topic.

"Move Josh, bob and weave more, don't let him hit you."

Other phrases about:

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
dawdle along

To move in a slow and unconcerned manner.

give (someone or something) a wide berth

To keep a reasonable distance from someone or something; avoid someone or something

wouldn't touch someone with a ten-foot pole

Stay far away; avoid someone or something, or doing something

zip along

1. Used when someone or something moves very quickly.

2. Used when one starts moving or leaves promptly.

 

Grammar and Usage of Bob and weave

Verb Forms

  • bobbing and weaving
  • bobs and weaves
  • bobbed and wove
  • bobbed and woven

The verb "bob" and "weave" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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