• 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.


  • Not telling it like it is, not telling the truth directly.

    Beat around the bush meaning & definition 2 of Beat around the bush.


  • to avoid talking about what is important:

    Beat around the bush meaning & definition 3 of Beat around the bush.

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