言こと葉ばを濁にごす

expression, godan verb (-su)

be vague; speak ambiguously; be evasive; not commit oneself

Idiomatic expression used when someone avoids giving a clear answer or deliberately makes their statement unclear, often to dodge responsibility or a direct question.

• 彼かれは都つ合ごうが悪わるくなると、いつも言こと葉ばを濁にごす。

  He always speaks ambiguously when things get awkward for him.

• 質しつ問もんに答こたえず、言こと葉ばを濁にごしてごまかした。

  He didn't answer the question and evaded it by being vague.