How to Pronounce "beat around the bush"
expression
BEET uh-ROWND thuh BUSH
BEET uh-ROWND thuh BUSH
Definition
To avoid talking directly about the main topic or issue, often because it is uncomfortable or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊʃ
British English
bˈiːt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET uh-ROWND thuh BUSH
UK
BEET uh-ROWND thuh BUSH
Listen in Context
Please don't beat around the bush, just tell me the truth.
If you want my opinion, don't beat around the bush.
She always beats around the bush when talking about her job.
Stop beating around the bush and say what you really mean.