Meaning of 及び腰 in Japanese

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Definition of 及び腰

  1. (n) bent back

    政府は及び腰と言われないようなしっかりとした対応を見せてほしい。
    I'd like the government to respond resolutely so as to not end up looking timid.

  2. indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
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