Sekirov Dictionary

beat around the bush

/ˈbiːt əˌɹaʊ̯nd ðə bʊʃ/

verb2

To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
- Just stop beating around the bush and tell me what the problem is!

forms

beated around the bush · beaten around the bush · beating around the bush · beats around the bush

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