BEAT AROUND THE BUSH


Meaning of BEAT AROUND THE BUSH in English

See: BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH.

{v. phr.}, {slang} To talk about things without giving a clear answer; avoid the question or the point. * /He would not answer yes or no, but beat about the bush./ * /He beat about the bush for a half hour without coming to the point./ Compare: BESIDE THE POINT. Contrast: COME TO THE POINT.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.