| Phrase/Idiom | don’t beat around the bush / stop beating around the bush |
|---|---|
| Definition | The expression is used to tell someone to say what they have to say, clearly and directly, even if it is unpleasant. |
| Example | Stop beating around the bush! Just tell me what has been decided in that meeting. |
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