Beat around the bush
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Meaning
- Avoid talking about a certain topic.
- Not speaking directly.
- Speak misleadingly.
- Avoiding the most important point.
Example Sentences
- I noticed he was beating around the bush, so I asked him directly what he wanted.
- We cannot beat around the bush any longer about this topic, or else we would never get it over with.
- I don't understand what you're saying when you keep beating around the bush; I need you to tell me exactly what's on your mind.
- The candidates were beating around the bush, so I knew that something was up and that they couldn't be reliable.
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Addi Mot
Dec 31, 2020 12:08 AM
Lol some time's a try to Beat around the bush!
Ara McDonald
Jan 5, 2021 11:10 PM
uhhh that was that weird lol
Kayla Janet D
Jan 25, 2021 9:56 PM
yeah i mean whats wrong with a bush
Jan 28, 2021 1:46 AM
no one will get rid of a bush with a baseball bat LOL 🤦♂️🤷♂️🤣
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