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Annvan Posted 20 years ago
Business & Finance

to sidestep someone

Can this phrase be used to mean to pass someone over/not involve someone in e.g. making decisions?
  

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I think so, but I'd like to see the context. It includes the meaning of avoid , by the way.

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I think so, but I'd like to see the context. It includes the meaning of avoid, by the way.
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For example: "Bill has been totally sidestepped in the negotiations on the latest pay deal."

Thanks for your input Mister Micawber!
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Bill has been totally sidestepped in the negotiations on the latest pay deal
That is fine if you mean to suggest that Bill should have been consulted but was not.
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