beat around the bush
拐弯抹角地讲话或做事,不直截了当
口语·表示说话拐弯抹角
英文释义
to avoid direct or honest communication; to speak indirectly or evasively
例句
Instead of beating around the bush, just ask her if she likes you.
典故来源
与“beat about the bush”同源,源自狩猎时绕灌木丛驱赶猎物,比喻不直接表达。