| Word | beat about the bush = beat around the bush |
|---|---|
| Description | discuss a matter without coming to the point be ineffectual and waste time This phrase is a metaphor which originated in the shooting or netting of birds. 1992 - Barry Unsworth - Sacred Hunger - I don't want to beat about the bush. Mr. Adams is threatening to leave us. discuss a matter without coming to the point be ineffectual and waste time This phrase is a metaphor which originated in the shooting or netting of birds. 1992 - Barry Unsworth - Sacred Hunger - I don't want to beat about the bush. Mr. Adams is threatening to leave |
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