Beating around the bush

Beating around the bush

This idiom or expression has to do with:

Speaking indirectly.
Not saying what’s on one’s mind.

Of course I’ve asked her about her plans, but she always beats around the bush. She never gives me a straight answer.

Also:
Dance around the issue.
Dance around something.

Cut to the chase.

This idiom or expression means:

Talk to me.
Let’s get started.
What’s on your mind?
What are you saying?
Stop wasting my time.
What is the real problem?
What is really bothering you?
Let’s talk about the thing you want to talk about.

Also:
Get to the point.

Compare to:
Beating around the bush.

Get to the point.

This idiom or expression like sentence means:

Let’s get started.
What is really bothering you?
What is the heart of the matter?
Stop giving me all these details and tell me the main idea.
Let’s talk about the things you really want to talk about.

Also see:
Cut to the chase.

Compare to:
Beating around the bush.

Dancing around something.

This idiom or expression has to do with:

Avoiding something.
Not addressing the issue.

I asked you a question, and I would appreciate if you stop dancing around it! You wanna get married or not?!!

Also similar:
Beat around the bush.
Dance around the issue.

Also see:
Cut to the chase.

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