Meaning of the word "beat around the bush" in English
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beat around the bush
US /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
UK /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
Idiom
1.
to avoid an important topic or not speaking directly about something
Example:
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Stop beating around the bush and tell me what really happened.
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He kept beating around the bush and never gave a clear answer.
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