Multiple choice

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

Richie did not beat about the bush and straight away asked for a pay hike.

  1. around

  2. on

  3. into

  4. in

  5. outside
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A Correct answer
Explanation

To beat around the bush means to speak evasively or misleadingly, or to stall or waste time.

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