Idioms & Slang

Beat around the bush

biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ

idiom

What does Beat around the bush mean?

To avoid the main point.

Example sentence

"Stop beating around the bush and tell me."

American usage tip

Opposite of cutting to the chase.

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