to beat around the bush
to beat around the bush: to avoid discussing directly, to evade the issue
- Most candidates beat around the bush on controversial topics like health care.
- We sensed his genuine interest, but we beat around the bush in terms of money.
Examples of TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH
- Most candidates beat around the bush on controversial topics like health care.
- We sensed his genuine interest, but we beat around the bush in terms of money.