Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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Having no arguments to defend his point, the speaker began to beat about the bush.
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- wander across the words
- speak in a haphazard manner
- speak in a round-about manner
- make use of irrelevant reference
Correct Option: C
to beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
● Let us stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter. The best option is speak in a round-about manner.
