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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?

beat around the bush 

Person #1: So, are you really a musician?

Person #2: Well, you see, I've written some songs and uh, a friend of a friend knows this guy who'll can get a record deal and....

Person #1: Come on, stop beating around the bush...
beat around the bush by Na March 30, 2004

Beat around the bush 

When you have such copious amounts of pubic hair, that you have to reach around your bush to pull your monkey, causing an inconvenient delay.
Big Easy: Yo bro, my wife won’t let me smash so I’ve had to tug on my rope lately. It’s also no shave November, so I’ve had to beat around the bush.

Tyrant: When you say beating around the bush, you mean like delaying the shaving of your man shrubs?

Big Easy: No I literally have to beat around my bush. I got more hair down there than Rapunzel.

Tyrant: Sounds like a hairy situation.
Beat around the bush by Stoney69 November 30, 2019

don't beat around the bush 

Meaning: Get staight to the point.
Origin: This saying originated in the 15th century when men started using it to describe that they souldn't masterbate or "beat" when a "bush" or vagina is around. Instead, they should just "get to the point" and have sexual intercousre.
Bob: "Well ... I kinda ... maybe ... sorta ..."
Jim: "Don't beat around the bush and just tell me!"
Jon: "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
Josh: "True that!"

beat around the bush 

1. 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...

"Chris Capel"'s definition

2. To either jerk off with your dick a few inches from a vagina OR
when you're about to cum, pull it out of the vag and jerk it to finish off and cum on her pubes.
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? -- "Chris Capel"

"Theoretically I don't wanna beat around the bush" Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo - Bloodhound Gang
beat around the bush by redboy August 28, 2006

beat around the bush 

beat around the bush means to jack off.
When I wake up, I usually beat around the bush!
beat around the bush by USAF Cadet August 10, 2021
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