beat around the bush Meaning If you beat around the bush, | English Idioms ™

beat around the bush




Meaning
If you beat around the bush, you avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable


For example

When I asked George whether he knew who had taken the files from my desk, he started beating around the bush and refused to give me a direct answer.

If you want to ask me, just ask; don’t beat around the bush.

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