茶を濁す (ちゃをにごす) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-su)
evade questions; beat around the bush; throw up a smoke screen
idiomatic expression
Idiomatic expression for dodging a direct answer, often by giving a vague or misleading reply. Used in informal conversation.
When asked a difficult question, I had no choice but to give an evasive reply.
