Skate around Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move on skates in a circle or area, or (more often) to avoid talking directly about something, especially when asked a difficult question.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal; commonly used as 'skate around the issue/question.' Implies avoidance or evasion rather than literal skating. Used for both conversations and literal skating contexts. Don't confuse with 'skate over,' which means to ignore.
Example Sentences
She likes to skate around the park with her friends.
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The politician tried to skate around the difficult question.
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Please don't skate around the issue—just be honest.
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He always skates around giving a straight answer.
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Instead of answering, she just skated around the subject.
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They spent the afternoon skating around the frozen lake.
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