avoid the main topic · not get to the point
You know those times when someone talks *around* something for ages, but never quite gets to the main idea? 🙄 This expression is perfect for calling out that indirect dance! It's great when you need someone to be direct and say what they mean. 🎯
When would you use 'beat around the bush' most appropriately? A. When someone is telling a very exciting story with lots of details. B. When someone is clearly avoiding answering a direct question by talking about unrelated things. C. When you are asking for directions and someone gives you precise instructions.
💡 **Pro Tip!** You can use this phrase as a gentle nudge when you want someone to stop being indirect, or to describe someone who often avoids direct answers. For example, "Stop beating around the bush and just tell me what happened!" It's generally understood as a request for clarity, not an accusation! 😉