Idioms & Phrases · Question 6 · Medium
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to beat around the bush
- To search a place thoroughly
- To work in a garden
- To avoid coming to the main point
- To criticise someone harshly
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. To avoid coming to the main point
Explanation: To beat around the bush is to talk indirectly and avoid the main issue.
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