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UKbeat around the bush
/bˈiːt ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə bˈʊʃ/
/bˈiːt ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə bˈʊʃ/to beat around the bush
[PHRASE]1
to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point
Examples
1. Those ancient Romans really didn’t beat around the bush.
2. Don't beat around the bush - get to the point!
3. Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.
4. This is not a time to beat around the bush.
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