To avoid talking about what is important; to delay getting to the main point
Definition
To avoid talking about what is important; to delay getting to the main point
Examples
- Stop BEATING AROUND THE BUSH - tell me directly
- Don't BEAT AROUND THE BUSH
- He kept BEATING AROUND THE BUSH instead of answering
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- avoid the main point
- hesitate
- talk around the subject
Antonyms:
- get to the point
- be direct