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beat around the bush in Finnish

beat around the bush in Finnish is jaaritella, kierrellä, puhua ummet ja lammet.

beat around the bush in Finnish

jaaritella
verb
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
kierrellä
verb
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
puhua ummet ja lammet
verb
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
kierrellä
verb
(idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
kiertää kuin kissa kuumaa puuroa
verb
(idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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What is "beat around the bush" in Finnish?

"beat around the bush" in Finnish is jaaritella, kierrellä, puhua ummet ja lammet.

Are there other ways to say "beat around the bush" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "beat around the bush": jaaritella, kierrellä, puhua ummet ja lammet, kiertää kuin kissa kuumaa puuroa.

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