Значение идиомы beat about the bush

[beat about the bush] or [beat around 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.



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Значение идиомы beat about the bush