Definitions from Wiktionary (beat around the bush)
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
Similar:
gloss over,
beg the question,
shadowbox,
bat away,
sweep something under the rug,
mince words,
draw a veil over,
change the subject,
brush aside,
leave out,
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