Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Beat around the bush
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way.
- The idiom "beat around the bush" means to avoid discussing the main topic or issue, usually by talking in circles or using indirect language.
- It can also refer to delaying or avoiding a decision or action by not addressing the matter directly.
Thus, the most appropriate choice among the given options is "Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way."