介绍:
Wishy Washy
- I tell you what, his work recently has been very wishy-washy.
-Don't give me that kind of wishy-washy answer! Are you coming to the party or not?
-I don't like this kind of wishy-washy planning. Either we do it properly or we don't do it at all.
Meaning: Lacking in strength or character; not concrete
Origin: Dated back to 1693, "feeble or poor in quality," reduplication of washy "thin, watery".
Other examples:
1. She always has this wishy washy attitude towards things. But this time I have to make sure that she learns the lesson.
2. Once in a while, I can also be very wishy washy when it comes to work. Usually, it's when I desperately need to let off steam.
