Meaning of beat about the bush | Babel Free
/ˈbiːt əˌbaʊ̯t ðə bʊʃ/Definitions
Forma verbal. Verb. [C2]
Examples
“There is no use beating about the bush with a man like you. I know that. You are direct, and so am I. You know my position well enough to be assured that I am empowered to treat with you.”
“"Meanwhile, we are sitting here starving. Let's not beat about the bush - we are absolutely living hand to mouth now on TfL.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.