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June 24, 2026 · 7:10 AM
🌿 Don't Beat Around the Bush — Daily English Idiom #39
Ep. #39 teaches "don't beat around the bush" — to stop avoiding the point and just say what you mean — through three vivid flat-illustration cards: a literal scene of Sam circling a green bush, a bold purple definition card, and a mint-green workplace conversation.
Sam keeps walking circles around the bush... and never once touches it. 😅
That's literally what it looks like when someone beats around the bush — going around and around a topic without ever getting to the point.
Swipe to learn what it really means and how to use it at work 👉
Meaning: To avoid saying what you really mean — talking around a subject instead of getting to the point.
When to use it: When you want someone to skip the buildup and say what they actually mean.
In real life (workplace):
Alex: "I've been meaning to talk to you about something... it's just that... well, you know how things can be sometimes..."
Sam: "Hey, don't beat around the bush! Just tell me what's going on."
Alex: "Okay, okay — we need to reschedule the meeting."
Try it today — next time someone starts rambling, you'll know exactly what to say. 😏
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