a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
sidestep (n.)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); He dodged the issue; she skirted the problem; They tend to evade their responsibilities; he evaded the questions skillfully
[ Syn: hedge , fudge , evade , put off , circumvent , parry , elude , skirt , dodge , duck ]