How to Pronounce "beat about the bush"
expression
BEET uh-BOWT thuh BUSH
BEET uh-BOWT thuh BUSH
Definition
To avoid talking directly about something, usually because it is uncomfortable or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊʃ
British English
bˈiːt/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET uh-BOWT thuh BUSH
UK
BEET uh-BOWT thuh BUSH
Listen in Context
Please don't beat about the bush. What do you really want to say?
If you want to ask for help, don't beat about the bush.
He always beats about the bush when he's nervous.
Stop beating about the bush and get to the point!