是我听不懂,还是你"beat around the bush"?

是我听不懂,还是你"beat around the bush"?

2017-02-10    07'19''

主播: 英语直播间

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介绍:
Beat around the bush -Stop beating around the bush and get to the point. -My boss wanted to beat around the bush about my annual leave, but I made him answer me directly. -I don't like to beat around the bush but sometimes you can't just approach someone directly.  【Meaning】To avoid talking about the main topic, not speaking directly or precisely. 【Origin】 The origin of this phrase lies in medieval hunting. During bird hunts, some participants would rouse the birds by beating the bushes so that the others could hunt them. Other examples: 1. Son, it's rare to see you around in the kitchen. So don't beat around the bush. What's on your mind? 2. I don't really have beef with him. Guess it's the way he always chooses to beat around the bush that makes me feel bad.