"beat about the bush" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拐弯抹角

Definition

说话不直接，通常是因为觉得难以启齿或尴尬。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个成语用于口语，表示说话拐弯抹角，不直截了当。常和“快说重点！”等搭配使用。

Examples

Please don't beat about the bush. What do you really want to say?

请不要**拐弯抹角**，你到底想说什么？

If you want to ask for help, don't beat about the bush.

如果你想请求帮助，就别**拐弯抹角**。

He always beats about the bush when he's nervous.

他紧张时总是**拐弯抹角**。

Stop beating about the bush and get to the point!

别再**拐弯抹角**了，说重点！

Whenever there's a tough topic, she likes to beat about the bush instead of talking straight.

每当有难题时，她总是**拐弯抹角**，不直接说清楚。

Don't beat about the bush—just tell me if you’re quitting or not.

别**拐弯抹角**，直接告诉我你是否要辞职。