beat about
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
When you don't say what you really mean and talk about other things instead.
"Stop beating about and just tell me whether you got the job or not."
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You don't beat about the bush, do you?
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BBC Comedy Greats · 185:44
You don't beat about the bush, do you?
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BBC Comedy Greats · 343:17
You don't beat about the bush, do you, Colonel?
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BBC Comedy Greats · 500:50
You don't beat about the bush, do you, Colonel?
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You don't beat about the bush, do you, Colonel?