Shilly-shallying and Volte-face

Shilly-shallying noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.

Volte-face and shilly-shallying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Volte-face" instead a noun phrase "Shilly-shallying".

Volte-face noun - A changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite.

Shilly-shallying and volte-face are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shilly-shallying" instead a noun phrase "Volte-face".