"beat around the bush" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拐弯抹角
• 说话不直白

Definition

说话时不直接进入主题，通常因为话题令人尴尬或难以启齿。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个常用习语，带有非正式色彩，适用于说某人讲话绕弯子，不直接说明重点。类似“直接说重点”。不太适合正式场合。

Examples

Please don't beat around the bush, just tell me the truth.

请不要**拐弯抹角**，直接告诉我真相。

If you want my opinion, don't beat around the bush.

如果你想听我的意见，别**拐弯抹角**。

She always beats around the bush when talking about her job.

她谈论工作时总是**拐弯抹角**。

Stop beating around the bush and say what you really mean.

别再**拐弯抹角**了，说出你的真实想法吧。

Whenever I ask him for feedback, he just beats around the bush.

每次我让他提意见，他总是**拐弯抹角**。

You’re beating around the bush again—just answer the question!

你又在**拐弯抹角**了——直接回答问题吧！