beat around the bush

To talk about something without mentioning it directly or avoid getting to the core of the subject--to try to bring up a subject in a roundabout way. Often motivated from a desire not to speak frankly about the subject, either because the subject is taboo, it's impolite to bring it up directly, or the conversation is perceived likely to be painful.

Well, Joe, I heard you were thinking about selling your car...

instead of

So, Joe, how much did you want for that Explorer of yours?

Also,

Susy, what are your plans for the future?

instead of

Susy, will you marry me?

by Chris Capel April 12, 2004

waldoing around

When a drunk person wanders off and can't be found.

"hey have you seen jim? the kids a mess i'm worried about him"
"nah man, he's waldoing around"

by r_egs November 7, 2007

Nicking Around

Nicking Around is the act of when someone is being really nice and gives you the idea that that they want to be around you. Then out of nowhere ignores and avoids talking to you or being around you in anyway. Nicking around is a random occurance, but when it does occur causes people to feel "nicked off".

Me: I asked David if he wanted to hang out today.
Beth: oh yeah? what did he say?
Me: Well it was good at first, but then he started nicking around on me!
Beth: ugh! That's so annoying, did you feel "nicked off" after?

by I_Love_ginger_teddybears July 4, 2011

Russin-around

Driving around wasting time while your employees are working. Driving around just for the sake of driving around

My boss was out Russin-around while we worked today

by JMyers01 November 18, 2022

kicking the gong around

To use heroin or opium.

"He took her down to Chinatown and taught her how to kick the gong around"

"I saw ol'' Joe and he was kicking the gong around"

by doctor john August 13, 2014

can't get my head around

It's a form to say that you can't understand.

I saw something yesterday, something that I can't get my head around

by BrNascimento April 11, 2016

screw around

1.having frivolous sex
2.playing, or wasting time
3.when someone is just kidding

1.Mary is a slut because all she does is screw around with every guy she knows.
2.We didnt do anything, I was screwing around with some friends at the park.
3.Don't get mad i was just screwing around with you.

by Dawn June 15, 2002