beat around the bush in Italian
beat around the bush in Italian is menare il can per l'aia, andare per le spicce, fare giri di parole.
beat around the bush in Italian
menare il can per l'aia
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
andare per le spicce
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
fare giri di parole
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
girarci intorno
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
tergiversare
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
menare il can per l'aia
(idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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What is "beat around the bush" in Italian?
"beat around the bush" in Italian is menare il can per l'aia, andare per le spicce, fare giri di parole.
Are there other ways to say "beat around the bush" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "beat around the bush": menare il can per l'aia, andare per le spicce, fare giri di parole, girarci intorno, tergiversare.
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