beating around the bush
Meaning
present participle and gerund of beat around the bush
beat around the bush
- (idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
- (idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
Synonyms
abundant talent
Translations
Winden
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