English / idiom
Beating Around the Bush
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Avoiding the main topic or speaking evasively instead of stating something directly.
In context
01
Stop beating around the bush and explain precisely why your findings contradict the established theory.
02
A true seeker of knowledge asks honest questions without beating around the bush.
Synonyms
equivocating,prevaricating,hedging
Antonyms
coming to the point,speaking candidly,being direct
Collocations
stop beating around the bush,avoid beating around the bush,without beating around the bush