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[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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