| 单词 | beat around the bush |
| 例句 | My father has no patience for beating around the bush. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Excuse my rudeness, but at my age there’s no point in beating around the bush. Your appearance is quite stylized. Are you one of those—what are they called, gothics?” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z There was no point beating around the bush. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z When Lee felt that enough time had passed he did not beat around the bush. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Together they went into Mr. Benedict’s office, where Mr. Benedict obediently sat at his desk and said, “Sticky, I won’t beat around the bush. Your parents are here.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I decide it’s time to stop beating around the bush. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Attempts to beat around the bush made her turn prickly. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Mama, I think Blanca’s pregnant,” he said without beating around the bush. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Skinny Delivery Boy, you know I never beat around the bush. Yes or no?” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z "And I want the truth, Ali! No more beating around the bush!" When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I would get into these conversations with George Nolfi all the time, the director, and I'd say, "Are you sure she wouldn't just say it like, 'Why are we beating around the bush?'" From hood films to a "The Banker," Nia Long wants to change the narrative for black dreams 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z “I could beat around the bush, . . . leave it open, and let everyone decide for themselves. That would be just like me. But I prefer to answer. “ Can a chic Parisian intellectual also be a Christian? 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Photograph: Rex Features Look, let's not beat around the bush. Back to Big Brother 2010-07-27T14:09:00Z There is no beating around the bush, nothing heady about it. Rock music’s purpose: Make us dance 2012-06-15T23:30:00Z Not to beat around the bush, in reality the biggest element that attracted me, unfortunately, was, you know, this confrontation of death, right? Drugs, death and documentary ethics: "Amazing Johnathan" director Ben Berman on his meta-movie 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z “Let’s not beat around the bush here,” complained fantasy site Shades of Sentience earlier this year, “people who play Dungeons & Dragons are popularly conceived as the epitome of nerd, geeks, social rejects and eternal virgins.” Will Dungeons & Dragons Be the next Hobbit? 2012-12-12T13:00:23Z “He doesn’t beat around the bush,” he said. Jaap van Zweden, Philharmonic’s Maestro-to-Be, Sharpens His Baton 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z There’s nothing I can do to change what happened, and I’m not going to beat around the bush or not talk about it.” When the law won’t call it rape 2013-01-26T17:00:00Z Let’s not beat around the bush: there was a clear winner, and that person went home without the golden gramophone they deserved. We Witnessed One of The Worst Snubs In Grammy History Last Night 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Let’s not beat around the bush,” the director cracked. James Cameron and the Cast of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Hold Their Breath 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Instead, I beat around the bush like a coward. The internet scammer who loved me (not) 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z "They were beating around the bush trying not to say it, but eventually said it was a problem because we sell showgirl and burlesque acts," Mr Morris said. Bank backtracks on burlesque ban 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z But with hookup apps, if it’s strictly about sex, people just get to the point; they don’t beat around the bush.” The casual racism of our most popular dating apps 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z “I don’t beat around the bush,” Ms. Roberts says, waving her hand dismissively. Encounters With Ghosts on Georgia’s Golden Isles 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z I’ve willingly stuck it out through every movie in the horror series, so there’s no use beating around the bush: “Saw” is my kind of trash. ‘Saw X’ Review: Blood, Guts and a Little Heart 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z She wasn’t the type to beat around the bush or write long-winded missives. I had a fake online girlfriend 2013-01-18T16:15:00Z “There wasn’t a lot of beating around the bush with Boch, he would kind of just tell you like it is,” Crawford said. How MLB managers strive to be honest with players when it comes to decisions 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z “He’s not gonna beat around the bush with nothing,” Miller said. Bryce Miller’s ‘eye-opening’ start helps quiet Mariners’ rotation questions 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “I’m not going to beat around the bush, man: We want to win the Super Bowl,” wide receiver Garrett Wilson said. Aaron Rodgers is finding patience in the process as he kicks off camp with the Jets 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “There’s no beating around the bush there. But we’ve got a lot of belief in our locker room, and we’ve just got to break through.” Bobrovsky frustrates Hurricanes in goal as Panthers eye Stanley Cup Final 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z I am not going to beat around the bush and say no because it represents so much to so many of us.” Michelle Yeoh seeks new challenges after Oscar win 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z “They don’t beat around the bush and they have been saying this for quite some time,” he said, noting that Chinese leaders view western democracy and freedom as “an existential threat to the CCP.” Navy intel chief warns the U.S. is naive about threat from China 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The council's cabinet member for finance, Graham Snell, said: "There's no point beating around the bush with that; we would be prepared to go above the 5% should the government allow us to do that." Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z “It’s about time we stop using euphemisms and beating around the bush,” Maier said. Flashes of bold UN talk on feminism, masculinity, patriarchy 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Let’s not beat around the bush about it. 'Never Have I Ever's' new heartthrob wants to subvert the 'model minority' stereotype 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Members of the PAP who have worked with Wong told Reuters the politician "does not beat around the bush", though also described him as thoughtful and kind-hearted. Factbox: Singapore's PM-in-waiting takes new step towards leadership 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z “He doesn’t beat around the bush ... he wants to know what isn’t working well, not just what’s working,” said a source with access to Sheikh Mohammed. UAE's newly elected ruler sees Iran, Islamists as threat to Gulf safe haven 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Google’s Pixel Buds Pro have active noise cancellation Let’s not beat around the bush here: Google has announced its version of Apple’s AirPods Pro. Google’s biggest announcements at I/O 2022 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Moon later said that Mr. Trump “beat around the bush and failed to pull it through.” Departing South Korean Leader Exchanges Farewell Letters With Kim Jong-un 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z “It’s important that they see that it’s part of this game, and change does take place, and I think you beat around the bush on it, I don’t think that’s good, either.” Chiefs gather with Mahomes in Texas to begin offseason 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z “There’s no beating around the bush — it’s a really dangerous activity,” Silitch, the student, said. On an Iconic Wyoming Peak, Ski Mountaineers See a Test 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z “Let’s not beat around the bush,” he said. What are iBuying and iLending? And are they here to stay? 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z But we don’t have to beat around the bush. Jets and Giants Lose, but Jets May Be Starting to ‘Lose Close’ 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Federal Reserve didn’t beat around the bush on Wednesday when it signaled that raging inflation is its biggest risk and not the potential economic damage from the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Fed heads for the exits despite Omicron. Who will follow? 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z "I don't want to beat around the bush about the NHS," Tom said. Tom Parker: NHS brain cancer treatment needs 'massive improvement' 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z "I’m not going to beat around the bush. Any time a pitcher is in love with his fastball. If he wants to play fire with fire. I love that game." Castellanos solo homer in 9th lifts Reds over Nationals 7-6 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z There’s no beating around the bush: The ingredient list is long. This veggie jollof recipe with Ghanaian roots is a great way to appreciate the West African staple 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z I can attest, though, to the satisfaction of actually committing to the chore — let’s not beat around the bush, because it is. How to clean your refrigerator and keep it that way 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z He adds: "In conclusion, and not to beat around the bush, we need you." Marcus Rashford: Poor families missing out on food vouchers 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z “He is not evasive and does not beat around the bush.” China’s New Ambassador to U.S. Is ‘Willing to Ruffle Feathers’ 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Former Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who served in the Obama administration, and others say it’s time to stop beating around the bush and require the shots in more places. Dr. Anthony Fauci: More ‘local’ vaccine mandates might be needed 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z “It’s systemic. I’m not going to beat around the bush: this is the product of a long history of racism in this country.” People of Color Breathe More Unhealthy Air from Nearly All Polluting Sources 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z “He beat around the bush and failed to pull it through,” Mr. Moon said of Mr. Trump’s efforts on North Korea. After Trump ‘Failed,’ South Korean Leader Hopes Biden Can Salvage Nuclear Deal 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z UFC President Dana White is not one to beat around the bush and he doesn’t expect his fighters to be any different. UFC's Dana White addresses Colby Covington remarks: 'We don't muzzle anybody here' 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z “We are not beating around the bush and not telling ourselves stories: I share the sense of pain and of disappointment,” Gantz said. Israel election: Benjamin Netanyahu claims early victory but remains short of majority 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Divorced people are “less likely to waste time beating around the bush,” he says. 5 things to keep in mind when you’re dating after a divorce | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z “Why are they just beating around the bush?” Afghan Government Demands Cease-Fire Before Any Taliban Talks 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Face Unlock I won’t beat around the bush: face unlock on the Pixel 4 is quite possibly the fastest I’ve ever used. Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on: this time, it’s not about the camera 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z We can’t beat around the bush any more with pleasantries and thoughts and prayers. The American right wing is enabling a dual crisis: gun violence and white supremacy | Michael H Fuchs 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z And at one point he cut us off, and said look you guys are beating around the bush, you need to lock someone up. Transcript: Pat Fitzgerald 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z This edition is more of a “beat around the bush” version, or as one critic calls it, an “elegant but safe portrait of right now”. Whitney Biennial 2019: why is this year's show so safe? 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z “When we try to hedge or beat around the bush and avoid the hard truth, that’s when it becomes really uncomfortable,” Knox says. Have trouble giving feedback? Use this advice | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z “There is no reason to beat around the bush. Or, there is no reason to save someone from beneath this,” he said. Turkish prosecutor demands answers from Saudis over Khashoggi killing 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z This statement is typical: Katz’s great charm, in painting and in person, is his inability to beat around the bush. Alex Katz: 'The smartest people bought my work' 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z I won’t beat around the bush: the Pixel 3 camera is better. Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL review: the best camera gets a better phone 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z “I am not going to beat around the bush on that, I am speaking to colleagues,” Dutton told Melbourne Radio 3AW. Dutton planning 2nd challenge to Australian prime minister 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Content with a clear directive is always more successful than beating around the bush. Write on the job? 7 tips to be the ultimate content manager | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z “If North Korea tries to beat around the bush again this time,” Mr. Zhang added, “I think the U.S. is ready to resolve the problem with force.” Word of Trump-Kim Summit Meeting Stirs Concern in Asia 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z An improved approach game is partly in play, but let's not beat around the bush: it's DJ's brute force off the tee that fuels this fire. Watch Dustin Johnson come inches from ace on a par 4 - Golf Digest 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Being Catholic I do remember a "confession" requires one to admit without beating around the bush, they sinned. Opinion | Confessions of a Columnist 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z NORTHALLERTON, England — People don’t beat around the bush in North Yorkshire — their no-nonsense attitude is a point of pride for those who live in this picturesque corner of England. Theresa May’s Brexit performance embarrasses North Yorkshire voters 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z “The first group wasn’t very good, so there’s no sense beating around the bush,” he said. Hebard leads No. 10 Oregon to 81-40 win over E. Washington 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z “Nobody is beating around the bush here. Any tolerance for Iranian aggression is waning” in Riyadh, Mr. Alyahya said. Iran, Saudi Arabia war readiness compared 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z He decided not to bother beating around the bush. Capitals’ struggles in back-to-back games continue with loss to Sabres in Buffalo 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z “I think, for the most part, people appreciate that I don’t beat around the bush,” Marshall said. Del. Robert Marshall: Conservative warrior fights to preserve ‘laws of nature’ 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z “There was no beating around the bush, no hidden agenda and no fine print.” A Dress Designer Picks Borough Park 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z He never beat around the bush about anything. Lemmy protege Sonia Harley recalls being spotted by him at Rainbow Room on Sunset Strip 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z Speaking at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday, not far from her presidential campaign headquarters, Hillary Clinton did not beat around the bush. Stand Up for Your Identity, Hillary Clinton Tells Graduates in Brooklyn 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z “But she’s very pragmatic and very straightforward, which I find incredibly refreshing. Doesn’t beat around the bush.” Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer wrestle with the tragic tale of Bernie Madoff in HBO's 'Wizard of Lies' 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z “You could see guys almost trying to beat around the bush,” says El-P. Run The Jewels on Trump: 'It's going to be horrible' 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z “The lies. Benghazi. The email. I just waited for her to get up there and justify everything, and she just beat around the bush about it.” How Erie Went Red: The Economy Sank, and Trump Rose 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z “Listen, there’s no beating around the bush - I’m old,” Miller cracked. Nuggets turn to size this season with their Balkan big men 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z “I don’t beat around the bush,” Lendl told reporters at Wimbledon, referring to his coaching style. Just What an Emotional Andy Murray May Need: A Coach Who Isn’t 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z All efforts should be placed in that direction not beating around the bush with 10 other factoids and observations which all lead to a lack of focus. Can Clinton or Trump Recapture Robust American Growth? 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z When she tells you something, she doesn’t beat around the bush. Dana woman remembers, reflects on 90 years of service 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z "They don't beat around the bush too often up there," Getzlaf said of the front office. Ducks veterans shoulder blame for disappointing season 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z There’s no beating around the bush on this score, so here it is. 'iZombie' recap: All bets are off in 'Max Wager' 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z “I’m not going to beat around the bush,” she began, before doing just that. Chris Matthews: Growing up Catholic in Philadelphia 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Let’s not beat around the bush here: this is bad for England. Ashes 2015: England v Australia: second Test, day three – live! 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z I know this sounds a bit radical, but why don't the Dodgers just stop beating around the bush and rename the team "The L.A. Sugar Kings" and fully embrace their true Cuban roots. Letters: Much ado about nothing with the Lakers 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z “The governor thought long and hard about joining the GOP race. After months of being a total caucus-tease, Jeb finally made up his mind and quit beating around the bush.” Jeb Bush slow jams the news with Jimmy Fallon 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z "He never beat around the bush about who he was," the detective said. Detective: Key man in bourbon theft promoted the victim 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z She refuses to beat around the bush and names a song "Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go To The Party." Courtney Barnett does lyrical gymnastics while keeping both feet on the ground 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z Let’s not beat around the bush here: this is bad for England. Ashes 2015: England v Australia: second Test, day three – live! 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z “You know what I appreciated the most? He answered the questions. He didn’t just beat around the bush — no pun intended.” Jeb Bush, Scott Walker discreetly court support in New Hampshire 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z Get to the point: It may be difficult for international students to avoid beating around the bush and just get to the point, especially if English is not their first language. Understand the Value of an Addendum for International Grad Students 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z "If we were, we'd have won a game or been a lot closer in several more. You can't beat around the bush on that." The rugby team that forgot how to win 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z We beat around the bush, stall, add qualifiers and sometimes even ask in an apologetic tone. What To Say To Get Your Way 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z Scott was never one to beat around the bush. Why Rejections Are Good For Job Hunters 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z Stewart "doesn't beat around the bush, he tells you like it is," Maynard said. At a Michigan track, NASCAR fans weigh in on Ward/Stewart accident 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z Because, let’s not beat around the bush – teachers and our unions are the same thing, which is why the folks who hate unions want to make you hate teachers. Yes, I am a teacher. No, I am not going to destroy society and your children 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z “He’s very organized. He is to the point, doesn’t beat around the bush,” Gruden said. War & games: Ex-pilot heads Redskins special teams 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z I am not going to beat around the bush. Luiz Felipe Scolari wants Brazil to restore pride against Holland 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z In my Opinion the Low lying fruits of S&T are already oicked , people are just beating around the bush. Business School, Disrupted 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z He really doesn’t beat around the bush: knowledge wins wars. Sun Tzu’s Art of War: How Ancient Strategy Can Lead to Modern Success 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z The conversation was filled with spoilers right from the beginning: Letterman, not one to beat around the bush, greeted Charles with, “What the hell happened? You got killed off!” VIDEO: Josh Charles Talks The Good Wife Shocker on Letterman 2014-03-25T14:49:37Z There’s no reason to beat around the bush, your brain is a pig. Do Low Carbohydrate Diets Make You Dumber? 2013-11-12T16:54:00Z After 10 years of beating around the bush they are really talking to each other now. Iranians dare to hope amid Geneva talks 2013-11-09T16:25:56Z She does love exercise although, not beating around the bush, this is mostly because the lady's a bit of a coward. Readers' 'secrets' to canine longevity 2013-05-26T22:37:19Z And Bruce Arena didn't beat around the bush, postgame: Never good to miss a penalty kick. MLS: Five things we learned in week ten 2013-05-06T13:30:28Z He is a person who doesn't beat around the bush. 'I don't have a life outside football' 2013-05-03T05:47:30Z We encourage candor to the point of tactlessness: No circumlocution, no fancy rhetoric, no beating around the bush. What Is The Internal Culture Like At Baidu? 2013-03-29T15:09:01Z "Let's not beat around the bush, it is a challenge but one the guys should be looking forward to." Ashley Giles will not be doing old mentor Duncan Fletcher any favours 2013-01-09T22:00:02Z "We can't beat around the bush – we pack a bigger punch in securing trade deals inside the EU than outside," he said. UK economy: 'cautious optimism' grows 2012-12-31T00:01:03Z "Let's not beat around the bush: no wins in six games is simply not good enough and since I have been here I have not experienced a run like this," wrote Terry. John Terry tells Chelsea team-mates to 'take responsibility' after bad run 2012-12-05T19:53:01Z I don't like people who beat around the bush. Sumlin's switch from defense to offense pays off 2012-11-21T21:49:08Z But I do not intend to beat around the bush. The EU summit: The red-eyed walk to banking union 2012-10-19T03:40:40Z “Look, let’s not beat around the bush,” he added after a pause. Lance Armstrong wins Howard County triathlon 2012-10-08T01:31:17Z I'm not going to beat around the bush on that. Dunn hits 400th career homer in White Sox loss 2012-08-19T03:58:08Z He never beat around the bush, never tried to sugarcoat anything. Last farewell for Wood; "I'll always be a Cub" 2012-05-19T21:39:00Z You guys asked and that's my opinion and what was going on, I'm not going to beat around the bush about it. Jeff Parke happy to get back on the field, but more concerned with results 2012-04-09T23:21:23Z If I beat around the bush, it would be another year.” City Room: A Test for Dolan in the Land of Pasta and Gelato 2012-02-15T20:14:40Z I see that you don't like beating around the bush. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z Why does Joel Quenneville always beat around the bush when asked about injuries? Reader Q&A: Blakchawks mailbag 2011-12-01T00:40:00Z Would you much rather that I beat around the bush? Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z "You're very foolish if you try to beat around the bush," she observed. Betty Ford, 1918-2011 2011-07-08T21:40:00Z His mind is fully made up, that he will lose no more time in beating around the bush, he will do according to the dictates of his heart. Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel 2011-06-11T02:00:13.290Z "What's the use of beating around the bush?" she said suddenly. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Kid, I never was one to beat around the bush. The Beautiful People 2011-05-31T02:00:36.283Z Aviation Week doesn't beat around the bush, claiming: A previously undisclosed, classified stealth helicopter apparently was part of the U.S. task force that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 1. Could the bin Laden Raid Have Revealed a Secret New Helicopter? 2011-05-04T17:20:00Z He was never one for beating around the bush and on one occasion called a junior minister and told him he was being sacked. Is Osborne fit to run the economy ? or to ruin it? 2011-04-04T05:45:01Z And let's not beat around the bush here: M&S does ready-meals exceedingly well. Exotic Marks & Spencer likely to tickle lazy Parisian tastebuds 2011-04-01T15:06:35Z "I didn't beat around the bush, I didn't lie to him." King ditches hoops royalty for NAIA comeback 2011-01-29T19:16:08Z There's a lot of beating around the bush, a lot of campaign-type talk. Can House Republicans Put Big Spending Cuts into Action? 2011-01-24T09:05:00Z Evidently this man knew exactly what he was about and exactly what he wanted, so that it would be of no use to beat around the bush. The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z Yeah, Simon sure beat around the bush time and again before he came to the point. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z "There's no beating around the bush," Davis said. Maryland wins Military Bowl in Friedgen's finale 2010-12-30T01:53:41Z I’m not inclined to beat around the bush.” The Vanishing Houseboat 2010-12-20T17:11:37.787Z "I'm not going to beat around the bush – individual members promised to vote for us and didn't, clearly." World Cup 2018: The men who betrayed England and why they did it 2010-12-04T00:07:00Z Let's not beat around the bush -- Watt is lying. No, WaPo, Reagan was not pro-solar and wind 2010-08-26T16:31:00Z Find the need and desire and speak about them directly, don’t beat around the bush. The Elevator Speech Wow Factor 2010-06-02T19:32:00Z Village People - Far Away In America - MyVideo Let's not beat around the bush – the Village People certainly didn't - this camp dancefloor barnstormer isn't one of the worst World Cup songs of all time. The Joy of Six: Awful World Cup songs 2010-04-30T09:01:00Z "I've never beat around the bush on this one: I don't think it's the greatest place for us to display excitement for the fans," Patrick said. Patrick looking for more good fortune in St. Pete 2010-03-26T20:14:00Z Zhang, the metro official in Shenyang, did not beat around the bush. High stakes in China's big dig 2010-03-10T16:22:00Z In the privacy of Wiley’s room, without beating around the bush, Locke stated that he believed Jones promising material for the Big League, and that he wished to size up the man. Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager Now, I'm not going to beat around the bush or worm things out of you. Making Money Until the Government rids its service of the spirit of graft the law-makers are beating around the bush. The Itching Palm A Study of the Habit of Tipping in America Perhaps it will save a great deal of explanation, and beating around the bush, if we come to the point at once. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance He had spoken out very plainly for one of his race, who dearly love veiled hints and beating around the bush. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Let’s quit beating around the bush,” said the other, speaking quickly. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion With old comrades 'tis the custom Not to beat around the bush, but Go straight forward to the business. The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. Come, now, you old scoundrel, don't beat around the bush any more. The Monster and Other Stories He was dreadfully scared and after a good deal of beating around the bush, told Tom that he wanted to get something off his mind. The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold He dearly loves what we should call beating around the bush. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War In applying for a position, do not beat around the bush, or say you "wish to apply" or "would apply". The Century Handbook of Writing What did Robert mean by beating around the bush? Jennie Gerhardt A Novel Now Hepsey, what is the use of beating around the bush like this? Hepsey Burke So I won’t beat around the bush, but come straight to the point. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour But by now all conversations had to be broached by tactful beating around the bush so he began by saying he had decided to take a lower level job in the metropolis. Cerebrum “I don’t believe in beating around the bush, Mr. Burnit,” said he, with a glance over his shoulder to make sure that the door was closed. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man "See here, Doctor Montgomery, I am not going to beat around the bush with you," said Dave, sternly. Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall "Don't beat around the bush so long, for pity's sake, Norn!" Miss Pat at School But see here, Chester, there is no use in our beating around the bush with one another. Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman His face seemed to indicate that I was beating around the bush. Sense from Thought Divide Hubbard You are beating around the bush in turn. Theft A Play In Four Acts Instead of giving him your money outright in a big purse as you would do with a seraskier, you beat around the bush. The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2) "What's the use of beating around the bush?" he said bluntly. The Plum Tree "Well, there's no use wasting any more time in beating around the bush, so I'll tell you right now what the idea is," Thad continued, smiling at the eagerness of his comrade. The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol But I 'm tired of the way you beat around the bush. The Cross-Cut Come, now, with that hand of yours, what's the use of beating around the bush. A Husband by Proxy Without beating around the bush Harrison came to his subject. Steve Yeager "No use beating around the bush, you know." A Cardinal Sin If Barclay desired no beating around the bush, the general would go the heart of matters. A Certain Rich Man I was tired of all this beating around the bush, and made a straight drive to find out the truth. The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight The marriage having been a fraud, what's the use of beating around the bush? A Husband by Proxy They have to beat around the bush and chase their friends to the swamps by throwing things like "svelte" at them. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) But you two are big enough to take a hard knock without flinching, and I won't need to beat around the bush. Sunny Slopes He didn't want to beat around the bush. Super Man and the Bug Out Don't beat around the bush, Anna; is it money, or what? 'Way Down East A Romance of New England Life "If you want to break off our engagement, say so, but don't try to beat around the bush in such a cowardly way." More Toasts He bowed as Mrs. Cresswell left, and then did not beat around the bush because, in this case, he did not know how. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel Look here, you have been beating around the bush a long time. Là-bas See here, Herzog," Flint fired at him, without any preliminaries or beating around the bush, "what do you know about the practical side of extracting nitrogen from atmospheric air? The Air Trust I suppose I might just as well quit beating around the bush. The Blood Red Dawn Now, there's no use beating around the bush. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest "Don't bush around the beat—I mean beat around the bush." Frank Merriwell at Yale There's nothing to beat around the bush about. Dust And then the bishop, after beating around the bush some more, comes out with his idea. Danny's Own Story So I'm not going to beat around the bush. Undo, a Novel By Joe Hutsko First I must explain that the governor with the flaming side-whiskers had fallen in love with Rosita, and without beating around the bush he had taken her off to his palace. The Quest There's no use beating around the bush, now. Darkness and Dawn It seems to me that you are beating around the bush. Beverly of Graustark I have come straight to you without any beating around the bush. Tales of the Road I never was one to beat around the bush. Roast Beef, Medium He had evidently fully considered his plans, and without any previous beating around the bush, proceeded to execute them. Jim Cummings Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery Now I am going to be as direct and straightforward as a man, and not beat around the bush with any womanish finesse. An Original Belle There's no beating around the bush to be done with him. Socrates There is no use in wasting time beating around the bush. Rilla of Ingleside Now, what I want to ask of you is this, and I'll not mince me words nor beat around the bush. The Titan No, I had never seen them before, and I had to beat around the bush until I found who they were. Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller Mr. Levice, there is no use in disguising or beating around the bush the thought that is uppermost in all our minds. Other Things Being Equal Nobler thoughts showed him the fallacy of this beating around the bush. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse "I've no doubt you can beat around the bush very well with men," said Mrs. Henry. The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains |
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