Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating around the bush.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer.
- The meaning of the underlined idiom is 'to avoid answering a question; to stall; to waste time.'
Thus, the most appropriate choice among the given options is ' Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer.'