Multiple choice

Directions: Select the right meaning of the phrase given below from the given choices.

To beat about the bush

  1. to beat near the bush

  2. to approach a matter in a round about way

  3. to find something near the bush

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'To beat about the bush' means to avoid getting to the main point, speaking indirectly. Option B correctly captures this - approaching in a roundabout way. Option A is literal (beating a physical bush). Option C suggests finding something, which is irrelevant.

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