Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.
Option 1: To try to influence.
Option 2: To shift blame on others.
Option 3: To argue.
Option 4: To avoid giving a definite answer or position.
Correct Answer: To avoid giving a definite answer or position.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
Beating about the bush means to speak evasively, indirectly, or vaguely, often to avoid addressing a topic directly. The idiom implies that one should be concise and to the point when communicating.
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