responder con evasivas

to not give a straight answer

responder con evasivas

transitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to not give a straight answer

Cuando el periodista le preguntó al primer ministro si el gobierno iba a subir los impuestos, él le respondió con evasivas.

When the journalist asked the prime minister if the government was going to raise taxes, he didn't him give a straight answer.

b. to avoid the issue

¿Tienes novio o no? No me respondas con evasivas.

Do you have a boyfriend or not? Don't avoid the issue.

c. to dodge the issue

Te respondí con evasivas porque es algo que me concierne solo a mí y a mi familia, a nadie más.

I dodged the issue because it's something that concerns only me and my family, no one else.