Talk around Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To avoid talking directly about a subject, usually by giving vague answers or changing the subject. It can also mean to try to persuade someone by discussing related topics instead of addressing the main point.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal; common in spoken English. Collocates with 'issue,' 'problem,' 'subject.' Often negative, implying avoidance or evasion. Not the same as 'talk about,' which means to discuss directly.
उदाहरण वाक्य
He always talks around the problem instead of solving it.
basic
Please don't talk around the subject, be direct.
basic
She tried to talk around his question.
basic
Let’s not talk around this anymore—what are you really thinking?
natural
Politicians often talk around tough questions in interviews.
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He tried to talk around me, but I knew what he meant.
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