beat about the bush
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English Dictionarybeat about the bushto avoid talking about a difficult or embarrassing subject because you are worried about upsetting the person you are talking to
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Idiomsbeat about the bushbeat about/around the bushto avoid talking about a difficult or embarrassing subject because you are worried about upsetting the person you are talking to.
Don't beat around the bush. Just tell me where my brother is. (usually negative)
There is no point in beating about the bush. I'm leaving you.to avoid talking about what is important. Quit beating around the bush and tell me what you really think about my idea. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
beat about the bush v. phr.,
slang To talk about things without giving a clear answer; avoid the question or the point.
He would not answer yes or no, but beat about the bush. He beat about the bush for a half hour without coming to the point. Compare: BESIDE THE POINT.
Antonym: COME TO THE POINT.
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