side step

American  

noun

1. a step to one side, as in dancing, skiing, or boxing.

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Etymology

Origin of side step

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

AI has spurred something of a “bring your own power” boom as a way to side step supply-chain and other delays that can come in securing gargantuan electric-service connections.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the former Rangers, West Ham United and Heart of Midlothian striker will take a side step to allow McKay to bring his computer game, Football Manager, experience to life.

From BBC

She does well to side step Elise Stenevik but just runs out of room before she can cut a cross back from the by line.

From BBC

“Why would they try and ruin my family and destroy my kids and no one from your family’s side step in and at least try to help me,” Archer wrote to Hunter Biden.

From Washington Times

This side step might not work for everything, like video game apps, for which there is often no way to pay for stuff on a website.

From Washington Post