Beat Around The Bush : Phrases. Cliches, Expressions & Sayings

Beat Around The Bush Previous Page Beat Around The Bush : Phrases Meaning: Getting to the point in a round about way. Example: Iraqis would love to beat around the Bush. Origin: This phrase is several hundred years old and comes from hunting. The beaters beat for the hunters, often around bushes; however the beaters never catch the prey... the hunters go directly to the quarry to catch the prey. Phrases Index From Beat Around The Bush to HOME PAGE

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