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What is the correct interpretation of the idiom 'Beat about the bush'?

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Published
21 Jun 2020
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Option B is correct because 'Beat about the bush' means to avoid talking directly about the main subject. The other options do not reflect the idiomatic meaning.

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