beat about the bush

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Term: beat about the bush

Description:

The phrase "beat about the bush" is an idiomatic expression used to describe the act of avoiding or delaying the main point of a conversation or discussion. It conveys the idea of talking around a subject rather than addressing it directly.

Examples:

Verb: The politician continued to beat about the bush when asked about the controversial policy, never giving a straight answer.
Noun: His constant beat about the bush frustrated his colleagues as they desperately sought a simple decision.
Adjective: The beat-about-the-bush approach in his presentation caused confusion among the audience.
Adverb: She spoke beat about the bush, leaving everyone wondering what her true intentions were.

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