A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Beat around the bush
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To talk about something without mentioning it directly or avoid getting to the core of the subject--to try to bring up a subject in a roundabout way. Often motivated from a desire not to speak frankly about the subject, either because the subject is taboo, its impolite to bring it up directly, or the conversation is perceived likely to be painful.
Beat around the bush meaning & definition 1 of Beat around the bush.
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Not telling it like it is, not telling the truth directly.
Beat around the bush meaning & definition 2 of Beat around the bush.
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to avoid talking about what is important:
Beat around the bush meaning & definition 3 of Beat around the bush.
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