Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Beat around the bush.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To avoid talking about what is important.
"Beat around the bush" avoiding addressing a main issue directly, often by discussing unrelated or less important matters.
This idiom is used when someone is not getting straight to the point or is evading the key topic of discussion.