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It's a hunting term. If the animal you're hunting is in a bush, you beat at the branches to flush the animal out into the open so you can catch it. If you beat AROUND the bush, you're making a lot of noise and pretending to work hard, but not actually doing anything effective.
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Who are some of the most famous republicans in American history?
George Bush
What was the George Bush and the first war with Iraq known for in history?
Bush Sr. Operation Desert Storm; a US Postal Stamp commemorates that campaign. Bush Jr. Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Why is George W Bush famous in Texas history?
he was the 46th texas governor
Eight possible reasons for war in Iraq?
George Bush!George Bush!George Bush!George Bush!George Bush!George Bush!9/11George Bush!
What is IQ of Indra gandhi?
Most politician's average around slightly above average intelligence. I don't know, but I would venture a guess around 115-130. (George Washington was estimated to have an IQ around 120). Leaders don't have to be geniuses to lead. Our young President Bush is considered only barely average to somewhat smart. Depends who you ask. Here is an interesting site http:/www.csbsju.edu/uspp/Bush/Bush-IQ-Myth.html
What is the opposite of the idiom in a nutshell?
Beating around the bush would be the synonym.
What does the idiom around the bush mean?
Nothing. Perhaps you are thinking of beating around the bush, which means to avoid the topic of conversation.
How did the idiom beating around the bush come to be in the English language today?
Hunters beat around the bush when they want to drive their prey out of cover. They don't jump into the bush (because of its thickness and brambles), but they work around it. So "beating around the bush" was taken as a metaphor for speaking indirectly and not getting to the subject itself.
What is the idiom sit down and talk turkey mean?
It means to get to business. Stop beating around the bush and do what needs to be done.
Is there a difference in beating around the bush and beating about the bush?
The meaning would be the same, but most people say beating around the bush.
What does do not go around the bush mean?
It means "do not go around the bush" -- perhaps you are thinking about "don't beat around the bush," which is an idiom meaning "stop talking about everything except what we need to be talking about and get down to the proper subject." The image is of someone beating the ground around a bush when they are trying to hit a bird that is inside of the bush.
Where is an idiom in the Harry Potter and?
An idiom in the Harry Potter series is "beating around the bush," which is mentioned in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" when Dumbledore tells Harry not to waste time by not asking direct questions.
What actors and actresses appeared in Beating Around the Bush - 2006?
The cast of Beating Around the Bush - 2006 includes: Brendan Sawyer
Is 'beating behind the bush' the right usage?
No. The phrase is "beating around the bush".... it refers to making a noise around a bush to drive a bird out of it, when the simplest way to achieve the result would be to just go into the bush.It is used when someone is delaying or not being as direct as they might be. You would tell them "Stop beating around the bush and just tell me the news," or "He's hiding something; he's just beating around the bush now."
What are the release dates for Beating Around the Bush with Dr- Wulfie - 2010?
Beating Around the Bush with Dr- Wulfie - 2010 was released on: USA: 3 March 2010
How an idiom can be applied on wasteage of time?
You might say "beating around the bush" when they're wasting time talking about everything except what the subject should be. You might also say "killing time." "Wasting time" is actually an idiom in itself, as you cannot actually throw time away as waste.
What is meaning of stop beating about the bush?
To "stop beating around the bush" means to stop avoiding the main topic or issue and to speak directly and honestly about it. It encourages someone to be clear and straightforward in their communication.
