tourner autour du pot
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tourner autour du pot
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to fail to get to the point)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to beat around the bush (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Arrête de tourner autour du pot et dis-moi ce qui s’est vraiment passé.Stop beating around the bush and tell me what really happened.
b. to beat about the bush (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
L'accusé tourne autour du pot et ne donne jamais de réponse claire.The accused beats about the bush and never gives a clear answer.
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