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to dance around
[phrase form: dance]
01
to avoid or evade addressing a particular issue or topic directly in conversation
02
to dance freely and energetically
Example
During the meeting, the manager skillfully danced around the sensitive topic of budget cuts.
The politician artfully danced around the question, steering the conversation toward a more favorable topic.
Recognizing the discomfort, she decided to dance around the personal matter rather than delve into it.
Trying to get information from the elusive interviewee was challenging, as they consistently danced around the main issues.
Whenever the subject of future plans came up, he tended to dance around it, providing vague responses.
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