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beat around the bush |
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beat around the bush and beat about the bush Fig. to avoid answering a question; to stall; to waste time. Stop beating around the bush and answer my question. Let's stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter. beat around the bush to avoid talking about what is important Quit beating around the bush and tell me what you really think about my idea. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As for Hahn, he beat around the bush also with his answers about why his administration has been under investigation by the state and federal governments. Some may beat around the bush and never really answer the question. Although Sawyer has never before been explicitly out--she has, however, been shown cuddling with female partner Toby on multiple occasions--Gotham Central writer Greg Rucka says his story won't beat around the bush, as it were. |
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